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M2 KCB

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,147 mi
Last recorded74,147 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 KCB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 74,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 67,871 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 63,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,980 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 51,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 36,468 miles

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covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,703 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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M2 KCB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M2 KCB, 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 M2 KCB registered?

M2 KCB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is M2 KCB safe to buy?

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