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KP12 HKY

2012 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,528 mi
Last recorded32,528 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 HKY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 32,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 30,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 29,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 26,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 24,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,589 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 19,585 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective emissions test fail lamda (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 17,295 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,860 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 9,305 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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KP12 HKY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KP12 HKY, 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 KP12 HKY registered?

KP12 HKY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is KP12 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 HKY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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