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2012 BMW 3182.0L PETROL

KFZ 5604

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2012 BMW 318 is a PETROL vehicle with a 1995cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 84,277.

MOT
Valid
Expires 14/12/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in consumable upkeep. The most recent test on December 11, 2025 at 84,277 miles passed with advisories for both rear tyres being worn to the legal limit and exhibiting uneven edge wear. This follows a similar issue noted in December 2023, suggesting that the current owner is delaying tyre replacement until they reach the failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between December 2021 (58,011 miles) and December 2024 (78,338 miles), the car covered roughly 20,000 miles, indicating steady and low-intensity usage. The absence of defects in the 2022 and 2024 tests indicates that the primary mechanical and structural components, such as the chassis and braking system, have remained in a stable condition during these periods of lower operation. A buyer must inspect the wheel geometry and suspension components due to the recurring inner edge wear flagged in the 2023 and 2025 records. This pattern often points to misaligned camber or worn control arm bushes, which will continue to prematurely degrade new tyres. While the MOT history shows no structural corrosion or brake failures, the low mileage relative to the age necessitates a physical check for perished rubber components and fluid leaks that may occur from vehicle standing rather than distance traveled.

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✓ Valid MOT
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 13 Jun 2026, 12:35
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in consumable upkeep. The most recent test on December 11, 2025 at 84,277 miles passed with advisories for both rear tyres being worn to the legal limit and exhibiting uneven edge wear. This follows a similar issue noted in December 2023, suggesting that the current owner is delaying tyre replacement until they reach the failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between December 2021 (58,011 miles) and December 2024 (78,338 miles), the car covered roughly 20,000 miles, indicating steady and low-intensity usage. The absence of defects in the 2022 and 2024 tests indicates that the primary mechanical and structural components, such as the chassis and braking system, have remained in a stable condition during these periods of lower operation. A buyer must inspect the wheel geometry and suspension components due to the recurring inner edge wear flagged in the 2023 and 2025 records. This pattern often points to misaligned camber or worn control arm bushes, which will continue to prematurely degrade new tyres. While the MOT history shows no structural corrosion or brake failures, the low mileage relative to the age necessitates a physical check for perished rubber components and fluid leaks that may occur from vehicle standing rather than distance traveled.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2012, this BMW 318 with plate KFZ 5604 has undergone 5 MOT inspections since December 2021.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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