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KV12 EOG

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,178 mi
Last recorded150,178 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 EOG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 150,178 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 150,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 142,580 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 134,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm Inner Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 134,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm Inner Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 124,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,300 miles

Front Exhaust fleix pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Fog light insecure

Offside Rear Number plate light deteriorated (poor image ) and over spray on lens

Fail 5 Nov 2021 115,300 miles

Front Exhaust fleix pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Fog light insecure

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Number plate light deteriorated (poor image ) and over spray on lens

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,942 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 106,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 93,347 miles

Nearside Chip in swept area (windscreen)

Pass 9 May 2018 86,472 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,326 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

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

bad vibration at idle

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,200 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,742 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres balding on outer edges

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pad sensor not in pad

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 EOG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EOG, 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 EOG registered?

KV12 EOG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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