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MA12 EXP

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,606 mi
Last recorded79,606 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 EXP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 79,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 79,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 74,810 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2024 70,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 65,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 31 Mar 2023 65,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,970 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 59,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 57,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,216 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,799 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,739 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 44,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 19,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,519 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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MA12 EXP is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MA12 EXP, 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 MA12 EXP registered?

MA12 EXP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for MA12 EXP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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