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C3 AVT

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,313 mi
Last recorded112,313 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 AVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,313 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 109,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 103,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,645 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 88,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 79,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,107 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,430 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 41,644 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,675 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 19,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both front tyre bald on inner edge, but not showing cords

Both front tyres have cracks in tyre treads

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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C3 AVT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 C3 AVT, 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 C3 AVT registered?

C3 AVT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is C3 AVT safe to buy?

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