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KT62 DZL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,174 mi
Last recorded60,174 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT62 DZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 60,174 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 55,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,241 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 48,241 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 42,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in o/s steering rack

small chips in screen swept area

Pass 4 Feb 2022 35,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mis-shapen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 25,330 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES

Pass 23 Jan 2019 22,450 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine,under-tray,floor,sill,front & rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 19,820 miles

under trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 18,180 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 18,177 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 11,835 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 11,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KT62 DZL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 KT62 DZL, 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 KT62 DZL registered?

KT62 DZL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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The MOT history for KT62 DZL 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.

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