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KY12 VUG

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,423 mi
Last recorded114,423 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,423 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated and breaking up

Fail 20 Oct 2025 114,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated and breaking up

Pass 6 Nov 2024 107,430 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,984 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,984 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,805 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 83,802 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,455 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 75,455 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,500 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,515 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,911 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,099 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 VUG 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 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 KY12 VUG, 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 KY12 VUG registered?

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

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