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BT12 KGV

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,442 mi
Last recorded104,442 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 KGV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,442 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 101,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 97,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,460 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,489 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,100 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,517 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 36,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,139 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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BT12 KGV is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BT12 KGV, 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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BT12 KGV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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