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K321 EDC

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,717 mi
Last recorded127,717 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 EDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 127,717 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 127,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 119,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 95,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 87,640 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 87,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215-40-18 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,413 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 83,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 ZR Extra Load. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,453 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 62,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,144 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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K321 EDC is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K321 EDC, 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 K321 EDC registered?

K321 EDC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is K321 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K321 EDC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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