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KW12 LNM

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 74,296 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 74,262 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working o/s wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 71,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 69,640 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 66,596 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,918 miles

Handbrake warning lamp on (manual handbrake bmw)

Pass 24 Dec 2020 53,950 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 53,950 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 48,087 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 48,087 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall worn no cords showing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall worn no cords showing at time of test

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 21,391 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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KW12 LNM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KW12 LNM, 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 KW12 LNM registered?

KW12 LNM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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