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KY12 SZW

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,909 mi
Last recorded121,909 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 SZW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both spring rear (n/s/r,o/s/r) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 115,530 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 106,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 98,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND O/S FRONT AND N/S REAR AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 98,438 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND O/S FRONT AND N/S REAR AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,229 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 79,229 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,987 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,101 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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KY12 SZW 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 KY12 SZW, 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 KY12 SZW registered?

KY12 SZW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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