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BV12 KKJ

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,498 mi
Last recorded120,498 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 120,498 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2024 115,108 miles

Dipstick damaged oil residue in engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 115,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Dipstick damaged oil residue in engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,224 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,369 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 95,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,547 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,689 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 62,683 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,863 miles

Bonnet locking mechanism defective.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 47,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet locking mechanism defective.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,076 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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BV12 KKJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 BV12 KKJ, 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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BV12 KKJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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