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KV12 EOA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,170 mi
Last recorded84,170 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 EOA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 84,170 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 84,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 80,017 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,231 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,268 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front When the car is jacked up o/s/f suspension arm fouling with steering rack inner arm on full lock

Fail 12 Feb 2020 62,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front When the car is jacked up o/s/f suspension arm fouling with steering rack inner arm on full lock

Fail 7 Feb 2020 62,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 89v also excessively bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation/water in nearside front headlamp

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2019 55,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 53,147 miles

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

front brake pads staring to wear low

Fail 22 Sep 2017 53,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 R17 89W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads staring to wear low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,595 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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KV12 EOA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KV12 EOA, 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.

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What year was KV12 EOA registered?

KV12 EOA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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