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MA12 MZL

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,500 mi
Last recorded112,500 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 MZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,500 miles

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 112,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 109,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 98,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,546 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 90,546 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects hung on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 87,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 74,530 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,305 miles

n/s/f tyre very low

Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,125 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MZL is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MZL, 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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MA12 MZL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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