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KV62 YSN

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 YSN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 108,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,455 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 87,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,084 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 70,079 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,147 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,353 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 54,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,058 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 44,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,183 miles

front pads close to wear sensor

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,576 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,853 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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KV62 YSN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KV62 YSN, 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 KV62 YSN registered?

KV62 YSN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is KV62 YSN safe to buy?

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