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K55 MUM

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,188 mi
Last recorded121,188 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MUM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 121,188 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 119,641 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 119,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 119,640 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 114,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 110,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,115 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 98,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,566 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 89,201 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,714 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,132 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 56,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K55 MUM 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 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 K55 MUM, 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 K55 MUM registered?

K55 MUM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is K55 MUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 MUM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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