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KP12 HYX

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,340 mi
Last recorded117,340 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 HYX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 117,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer edge 225/40/18 92 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 113,188 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front lipped on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 109,288 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 105,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2023 105,201 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 101,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges 225/40/18 88y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 97,062 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve badly cracked and perished

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,439 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1n)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,961 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,995 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and slight sidewall damage

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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KP12 HYX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP12 HYX, 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.

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What year was KP12 HYX registered?

KP12 HYX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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