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KV12 XWX

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,435 mi
Last recorded69,435 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 XWX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,046 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 67,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 64,293 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges/3mm tread

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,695 miles

Nearside Front cracked treadline/wearing outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front cracked treadline

Fail 25 Feb 2023 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front cracked treadline/wearing outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front cracked treadline

Pass 26 Feb 2022 54,812 miles

both front tyres starting to perish with age in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,851 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 45,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,226 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 40,226 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,542 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,006 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,915 miles

strong advise perishing to n/s/f o/s/f tyres in tread

strong advise wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

wear to o/s/f tyre on edges

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 XWX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

KV12 XWX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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