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MF12 XKS

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,444 mi
Last recorded114,444 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 XKS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 114,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to test

Fail 23 Feb 2023 107,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to test

Pass 13 Apr 2022 102,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 92,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,594 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,766 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,646 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,961 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,174 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 23,803 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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MF12 XKS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver 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 MF12 XKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF12 XKS registered?

MF12 XKS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is MF12 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 XKS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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