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MV12 KLP

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,898 mi
Last recorded113,898 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 KLP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 113,898 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 101,117 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,181 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 85,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,538 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 81,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2020 76,796 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 76,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulbs in place (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced smoked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulbs in place (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced smoked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect tinted (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,693 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,370 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,018 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,669 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four wheels have one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,462 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 13 May 2015 28,481 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,121 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 KLP is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KLP, 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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MV12 KLP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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