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KW12 GHX

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

227,477 mi
Last recorded227,477 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 GHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 227,477 miles

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

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Fail 8 Jan 2026 227,451 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2025 225,702 miles

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

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2024 208,436 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2023 189,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 175,004 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2020 148,700 miles

front brake discs have advances wear

front brake pads getting low

nsf tyre close to limit on outer edege

rear brake discs have advanced wear on inner face

Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,505 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 123,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm partial separation of structure (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r1691v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,318 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 79,615 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 52,746 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front 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

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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KW12 GHX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KW12 GHX, 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 KW12 GHX registered?

KW12 GHX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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