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KV12 EOF

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,240 mi
Last recorded73,240 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 EOF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 73,240 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 73,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,527 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 65,512 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 65,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 59,998 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 59,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,243 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,685 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,770 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,689 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 EOF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV12 EOF, 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 KV12 EOF registered?

KV12 EOF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is KV12 EOF safe to buy?

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