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BG12 OBE

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,845 mi
Last recorded160,845 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OBE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 160,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2024 160,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,749 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 128,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside NEAR SIDE D R L NOT WORKING

Fail 10 Nov 2021 113,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside NEAR SIDE D R L NOT WORKING

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight movement in steering rack tiebar

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

Pass 10 May 2019 83,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,248 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

Pass 12 May 2017 53,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,749 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Fail 12 May 2016 36,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 2 May 2015 23,245 miles

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

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)

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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BG12 OBE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG12 OBE, 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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BG12 OBE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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