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B28 MKE

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,598 mi
Last recorded74,598 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 MKE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,598 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 74,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 73,424 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 68,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,786 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,322 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 49,962 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 49,947 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 43,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 38,733 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 38,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 33,781 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,125 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,901 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,454 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 16,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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B28 MKE is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B28 MKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B28 MKE registered?

B28 MKE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is B28 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B28 MKE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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