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MT12 TFE

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,667 mi
Last recorded169,667 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 TFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 169,667 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 157,921 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 157,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked/ snapping just after mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 149,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front into offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lamps fading from amber (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging behind nearside in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

front axle fitted with run flat and non run flay type tyres

Pass 2 Mar 2023 144,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 144,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 140,518 miles

Engine auxiliary belt ripped can break at anytime recommend change asap

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Jun 2020 129,701 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 129,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,746 miles

Windscreen has small stone chip

Fail 23 Jul 2019 116,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,151 miles

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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MT12 TFE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 MT12 TFE, 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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MT12 TFE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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