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KV12 XGY

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,219 mi
Last recorded64,219 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 XGY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 64,219 miles

both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,201 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 62,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 62,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,342 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2022 42,389 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,455 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 41,138 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,291 miles

All four tyres cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,795 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2016 31,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 26,450 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 XGY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY registered?

KV12 XGY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is KV12 XGY safe to buy?

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