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MK12 RZS

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,950 mi
Last recorded134,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 RZS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 134,950 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 134,898 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 132,111 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 129,627 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 129,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 125,145 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface......parking brake low efforts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 116,159 miles

front fog lights inoperative

Fail 15 Jan 2022 116,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front fog lights inoperative

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,587 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 91,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,959 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 80,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,923 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 27 Jan 2017 73,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,484 miles

passenger air bag deactivated (intentionally by customer)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 51,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

passenger air bag deactivated (intentionally by customer)

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 RZS is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RZS, 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 RZS registered?

MK12 RZS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is MK12 RZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 RZS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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