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KY07 LAG

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,190 mi
Last recorded100,190 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 LAG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 100,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge almost down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,027 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 86,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 82,933 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 66,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,238 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2022 60,204 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,132 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 43,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 43,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 34,603 miles

Both front washers very weak

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre very low tread on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre perishing and low tread on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,296 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered ( no action required )

Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,551 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 20,968 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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KY07 LAG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KY07 LAG, 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 KY07 LAG registered?

KY07 LAG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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