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BR02 REY

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,892 mi
Last recorded106,892 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 REY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 106,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 105,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 105,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 104,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,244 miles

day time running lights out

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,931 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 99,931 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2018 64,866 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 47,665 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,742 miles

low smoke

undershields fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,750 miles

Low smoke emissions, no print out

Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,084 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 30,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BR02 REY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BR02 REY, 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 BR02 REY registered?

BR02 REY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is BR02 REY safe to buy?

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