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MK12 OTZ

2012 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,371 mi
Last recorded57,371 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 OTZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,371 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 56,618 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn but also badly cacking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn but also badly cacking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,485 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 225.45.17 94W. RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,626 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 54,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,016 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 51,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 41,297 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 41,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 28,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 14,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,826 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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MK12 OTZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MK12 OTZ, 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 MK12 OTZ registered?

MK12 OTZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MK12 OTZ safe to buy?

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