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BE57 ALY

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,211 mi
Last recorded85,211 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE57 ALY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 85,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,067 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2025 78,067 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2024 69,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 61,682 miles

Both front shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 5 May 2022 57,674 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 53,269 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 49,745 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 49,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside and outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 30,167 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,892 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 12,892 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail.

Uneven tyre wear on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 9,049 miles

all tyres slight surface cracks

centre brakelight lens insecure

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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BE57 ALY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BE57 ALY, 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 BE57 ALY registered?

BE57 ALY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BE57 ALY safe to buy?

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