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BB11 KAT

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB11 KAT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 108,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 96,655 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 82,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 82,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 76,323 miles

o/s/f side light a little dimmer than n/s/f so may need bulb replacing soon

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged but not yet to excess

Pass 27 May 2022 62,047 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,196 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 53,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 24,209 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 23,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 15,132 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 14,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BB11 KAT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BB11 KAT, 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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BB11 KAT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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