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KY62 AHE

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,282 mi
Last recorded168,282 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 AHE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 168,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 168,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 151,492 miles

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

complete under body cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 2 Nov 2024 151,492 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

complete under body cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 29 Nov 2023 135,494 miles

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

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 122,684 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,215 miles

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

engine cover under cover panels fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2019 88,367 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2019 88,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 74,486 miles

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,641 miles

engine cover, under cover, under body panels, & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Edge

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,671 miles

Front 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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KY62 AHE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KY62 AHE, 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 KY62 AHE registered?

KY62 AHE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is KY62 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 AHE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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