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KU12 ZKE

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,493 mi
Last recorded64,493 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 ZKE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 64,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 63,161 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,992 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,207 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 51,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 48,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 44,827 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 28 Nov 2017 44,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,614 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,028 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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KU12 ZKE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KU12 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

KU12 ZKE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is KU12 ZKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 ZKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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