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M9 PWO

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,394 mi
Last recorded109,394 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 PWO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 109,394 miles

no exhaust boxes fitted,noise not excessive

Fail 27 Feb 2026 109,394 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

no exhaust boxes fitted,noise not excessive

Pass 27 Feb 2025 105,444 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

no exhaust boxes fitted,noise not excessive

Fail 27 Feb 2025 105,444 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

no exhaust boxes fitted,noise not excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2024 99,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH,inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm,225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm,225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

no exhaust boxes fitted,noise not excessive

Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,250 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2021 91,648 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,388 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,904 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,501 miles

Different make tyres on vehicle. One winter tyre to rear

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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M9 PWO is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M9 PWO, 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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M9 PWO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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