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CV12 VOH

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,467 mi
Last recorded54,467 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 VOH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 54,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 51,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,046 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 48,039 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,906 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 43,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 39,440 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging item from rear view mirror. ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 39,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging item from rear view mirror. ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 32,562 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging beads from interior mirror. ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 27,681 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,149 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 13,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,121 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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CV12 VOH is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 CV12 VOH, 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 CV12 VOH registered?

CV12 VOH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is CV12 VOH safe to buy?

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