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BK12 NBD

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,596 mi
Last recorded105,596 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NBD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,596 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 101,627 miles

inner/outersills fitted & undertrays

underbody surface rust

Pass 11 Sep 2023 97,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 89,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 89,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 83,696 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,612 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 79,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,541 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 75,540 miles

Brake performance not tested tyre split/collapsed on nearside rear. tyre split offside front. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged collapsed/split open (rft tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (rft tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,810 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,003 miles

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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BK12 NBD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK12 NBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 NBD registered?

BK12 NBD is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BK12 NBD safe to buy?

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