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M12 MDC

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,226 mi
Last recorded23,226 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 MDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 23,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 22,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 22,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 22,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 21,625 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have slight cracking/perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 20,779 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 19,683 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 18,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 12,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 8,925 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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M12 MDC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M12 MDC, 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 M12 MDC registered?

M12 MDC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is M12 MDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 MDC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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