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Y123 KLW

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,922 mi
Last recorded74,922 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 KLW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 74,922 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 74,922 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Craking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 65,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,566 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,378 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 41,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,954 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 27,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,458 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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Y123 KLW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y123 KLW, 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 Y123 KLW registered?

Y123 KLW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is Y123 KLW safe to buy?

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