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KN62 RWO

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,952 mi
Last recorded75,952 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 RWO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 75,952 miles

(Manufacture inner wheel arch covers fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures suspension component covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

(Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

(Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 75,952 miles

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

(Manufacture inner wheel arch covers fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures suspension component covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

(Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

(Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR Borderline 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 70,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR Borderline 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 65,849 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 52,024 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 26,320 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,807 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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KN62 RWO is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KN62 RWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN62 RWO registered?

KN62 RWO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is KN62 RWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 RWO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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