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KY12 VUA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,039 mi
Last recorded112,039 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 VUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 112,039 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,859 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,637 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 99,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,626 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 81,626 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,836 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,429 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 40,429 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 VUA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KY12 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

KY12 VUA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is KY12 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 VUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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