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KU12 LBF

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,433 mi
Last recorded83,433 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 LBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 83,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 78,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 72,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 62,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,659 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60/70% worn advise change inner pads may be worn thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,804 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,245 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,420 miles

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

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

Offside 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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KU12 LBF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KU12 LBF, 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 KU12 LBF registered?

KU12 LBF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KU12 LBF safe to buy?

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