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C23 OLP

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,515 mi
Last recorded129,515 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 OLP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 129,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 106,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 94,980 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,006 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 77,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,638 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,638 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,123 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,793 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,223 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS have a band of corrosion around the inner face

Fail 13 Apr 2016 36,223 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS have a band of corrosion around the inner face

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,660 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,660 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C23 OLP is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C23 OLP, 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 C23 OLP registered?

C23 OLP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is C23 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 OLP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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