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K3 XYN

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,779 mi
Last recorded138,779 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 XYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 138,779 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 138,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 120,574 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 120,570 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 105,973 miles

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

Under tray cover preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,236 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,166 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,613 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,613 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 68,531 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs ,wear ridges forming,especially offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracking and tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel ,some damage to outer rim

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres light cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine trims fitted

front pads approx. 60% worn

rear pads approx. 60% worn

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 38,752 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 29,937 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,245 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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K3 XYN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 K3 XYN, 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 K3 XYN registered?

K3 XYN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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