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YE12 KVU

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 KVU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 84,288 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 84,288 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,083 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 57,156 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 46,247 miles

brake pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,810 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,540 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 34,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 32,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 29,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,889 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 22,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,501 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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YE12 KVU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE12 KVU, 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 YE12 KVU registered?

YE12 KVU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YE12 KVU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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