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K17 SBH

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,316 mi
Last recorded132,316 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 SBH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 132,316 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 May 2026 132,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blub in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 May 2025 126,688 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE COATED

Fail 2 May 2025 126,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect CONDENSATED INSIDE CASING (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE COATED

Pass 9 May 2024 115,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 113,878 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 113,732 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,751 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,492 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,122 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 48,048 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 48,048 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2015 34,305 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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K17 SBH is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K17 SBH, 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 K17 SBH registered?

K17 SBH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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