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K27 MYN

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,124 mi
Last recorded146,124 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 MYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 146,124 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 146,123 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 135,566 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 135,566 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 123,731 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,986 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 111,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,879 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 75,260 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,372 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,824 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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K27 MYN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K27 MYN, 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 K27 MYN registered?

K27 MYN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is K27 MYN safe to buy?

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