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KU12 ZSK

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,792 mi
Last recorded187,792 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 ZSK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 187,792 miles

Front brake discs and pads 70% worn

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Nov 2020 177,895 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Nov 2019 167,532 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 23 Nov 2019 167,532 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Nov 2018 159,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 10 Nov 2018 159,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Dec 2017 151,441 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Feb 2017 147,078 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 147,078 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 122,083 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 122,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 100,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KU12 ZSK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KU12 ZSK, 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 KU12 ZSK registered?

KU12 ZSK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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