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CA12 EXU

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,108 mi
Last recorded119,108 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 EXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 119,108 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2025 116,551 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,887 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 110,160 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2021 107,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2020 106,926 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,083 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire loom fouling tyre

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure, possible hazard to other road users

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper shock absorber dust protection cover perished

Offside Front shock absorber dust protection cover perished

Fail 18 Jul 2019 105,083 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire loom fouling tyre

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure, possible hazard to other road users

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper shock absorber dust protection cover perished

Offside Front shock absorber dust protection cover perished

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,195 miles

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

n/side rear tyre on 3 mm

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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CA12 EXU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 CA12 EXU, 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

How do I check the history of CA12 EXU?

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What year was CA12 EXU registered?

CA12 EXU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is CA12 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 EXU 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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