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KP12 SXD

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,884 mi
Last recorded130,884 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 SXD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 130,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 124,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,546 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 115,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,333 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2022 103,333 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,393 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,623 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,993 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,433 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 24,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SXD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KP12 SXD, 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 KP12 SXD registered?

KP12 SXD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is KP12 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 SXD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP12 SXD have outstanding finance?

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