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BU12 NGU

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,447 mi
Last recorded124,447 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 NGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 124,447 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2026 124,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2025 112,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 96,562 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 96,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,471 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,256 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,013 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,509 miles

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Feb 2018 60,249 miles

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,355 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,156 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 32,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,185 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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BU12 NGU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red 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 BU12 NGU, 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 BU12 NGU registered?

BU12 NGU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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