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KV12 XXA

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,056 mi
Last recorded99,056 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 XXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 99,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 92,689 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 85,598 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 85,596 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,870 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 76,870 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,679 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 69,679 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 69,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre stop light damaged but still working

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,973 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,759 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre wearing low 245/35/18 RF

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,855 miles

service light on

windscreen damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,853 miles

centre stop light lense damaged

o/s rear tyre wearing low 245/35/18

service light on

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,020 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted also outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 33,020 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays fitted also outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 29 May 2015 23,365 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 XXA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

KV12 XXA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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