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KP12 ZVH

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,617 mi
Last recorded115,617 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 ZVH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 115,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside parking brake effort poor

Fail 20 May 2025 115,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside parking brake effort poor

Pass 21 May 2024 106,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2024 106,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,175 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 98,175 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 90,199 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 90,199 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,960 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily worn particularly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output heavy condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside slight play in steering rack arm

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 62,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily worn particularly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output heavy condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside slight play in steering rack arm

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,231 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 46,231 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,792 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,034 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,568 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 ZVH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KP12 ZVH, 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 KP12 ZVH registered?

KP12 ZVH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is KP12 ZVH safe to buy?

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