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KY52 LEW

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,339 mi
Last recorded168,339 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 LEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 168,339 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 163,880 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 153,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 141,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 141,948 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 133,655 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 130,711 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,930 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 121,019 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2019 121,019 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,886 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 100,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 92,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 84,170 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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KY52 LEW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KY52 LEW, 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 KY52 LEW registered?

KY52 LEW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is KY52 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY52 LEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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