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BV12 XEX

2012 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,546 mi
Last recorded92,546 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 92,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,220 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 56,220 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 49,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 39,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,700 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XEX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BV12 XEX, 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 BV12 XEX registered?

BV12 XEX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BV12 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 XEX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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