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KT54 HYS

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 HYS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 106,188 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 106,187 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 101,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 17 May 2025 101,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 95,335 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,230 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & worn on outer edge225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 27 Oct 2021 66,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & worn on outer edge225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm & worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,414 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 60,414 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Brake Pad Warning (1.7 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 225/45/17

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got metal in tyre tread ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 54,151 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeater inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 225/45/17

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got metal in tyre tread ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2018 51,796 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below legal limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,071 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,202 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 25,122 miles

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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KT54 HYS is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KT54 HYS, 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 KT54 HYS registered?

KT54 HYS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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