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DV12 KKF

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,156 mi
Last recorded163,156 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KKF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 163,156 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 148,059 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 133,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,399 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 115,900 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 115,900 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,297 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 101,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,480 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 82,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,560 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DV12 KKF is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV12 KKF, 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 DV12 KKF registered?

DV12 KKF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is DV12 KKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 KKF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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