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CK12 SBY

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 SBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,322 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 93,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 91,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 84,560 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,691 miles

Nearside Front driving light nwk

Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,544 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,544 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 SBY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CK12 SBY, 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 CK12 SBY registered?

CK12 SBY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is CK12 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK12 SBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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