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CK12 FXE

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,582 mi
Last recorded179,582 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 FXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 179,582 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 163,090 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint.

Fail 8 May 2024 163,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint.

Pass 11 May 2023 152,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 152,172 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi detached (Broken). (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 143,850 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 143,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 138,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 128,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 119,353 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 119,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 105,729 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 105,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,301 miles

CHILDS SEAT FITTED

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW

O/S/F JACKING BLOCK DAMAGED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,873 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

CHILDS SEAT FITTED

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW

NAIL N/S/R TYRE

O/S/F JACKING BLOCK DAMAGED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,253 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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CK12 FXE is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CK12 FXE, 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 CK12 FXE registered?

CK12 FXE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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