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M100 BSA

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,162 mi
Last recorded72,162 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 BSA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,162 miles

Offside Parking brake performance poor

Offside Rear Brake calliper tension spring missing

Pass 19 Nov 2024 67,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 63,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 63,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

advise rear wheel alighnment

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,903 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 55,925 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 55,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/18 Run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,775 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,415 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,679 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,632 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,872 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 20,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M100 BSA is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M100 BSA, 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 M100 BSA registered?

M100 BSA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is M100 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 BSA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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