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KN12 WMZ

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,755 mi
Last recorded186,755 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 WMZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 186,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 186,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 167,911 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 151,172 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 138,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 127,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 110,516 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,943 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,263 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 69,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,980 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 55,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer tread area

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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KN12 WMZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN12 WMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 WMZ registered?

KN12 WMZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is KN12 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 WMZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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