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M55 MNO

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,866 mi
Last recorded104,866 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 MNO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 104,866 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 104,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,389 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,406 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,745 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,438 miles

Drivers Windscreen wiper

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,918 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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M55 MNO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M55 MNO, 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 M55 MNO registered?

M55 MNO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is M55 MNO safe to buy?

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