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MM12 AXV

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,735 mi
Last recorded69,735 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 AXV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,735 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 66,333 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 66,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,700 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 57,700 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,405 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 52,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 41,808 miles

Front brake pads 50% also brake discs slight lipped and starting to corrode

Offside Rear indicator slight white

Rear brake pads low

Fail 28 May 2019 41,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads 50% also brake discs slight lipped and starting to corrode

Offside Rear indicator slight white

Rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,033 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 3 -5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Worn To 3mm & Developing Cracks In Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,154 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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MM12 AXV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MM12 AXV, 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 MM12 AXV registered?

MM12 AXV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 August 2012.

Is MM12 AXV safe to buy?

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