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Y25 KMA

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 KMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 115,734 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 111,349 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,212 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 106,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,715 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2021 88,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,188 miles

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,187 miles

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

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 14 Apr 2018 67,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,038 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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Y25 KMA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y25 KMA, 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 Y25 KMA registered?

Y25 KMA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is Y25 KMA safe to buy?

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