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MV12 CSO

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,640 mi
Last recorded86,640 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 CSO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 86,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 62,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,313 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 59,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,682 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,457 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 31,039 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,024 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,841 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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MV12 CSO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MV12 CSO, 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 MV12 CSO registered?

MV12 CSO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MV12 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 CSO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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