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CRZ 4788

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 4788
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 131,528 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,256 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 102,958 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 79,148 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 79,147 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,007 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 65,799 miles

Front under tray fit

Fail 4 May 2019 65,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray fit

Pass 9 May 2018 61,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,781 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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CRZ 4788 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 84.6%.

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 CRZ 4788, 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 CRZ 4788 registered?

CRZ 4788 is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is CRZ 4788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRZ 4788 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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