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CP12 XAA

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,708 mi
Last recorded138,708 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 XAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 138,708 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2026 138,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2025 130,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2025 130,054 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,446 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear sensor close to the surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 110,626 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,206 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 103,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,218 miles

front brakes getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,611 miles

all tyres low on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,038 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,857 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outter edges slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CP12 XAA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP12 XAA, 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 CP12 XAA registered?

CP12 XAA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is CP12 XAA safe to buy?

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