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MV12 VMZ

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 VMZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 104,890 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 104,890 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 85,741 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 85,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,867 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 73,794 miles

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

inner face of rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished & starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitted on inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,537 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 54,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,220 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 13 Jul 2017 47,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emissions not detected

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,802 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,811 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 VMZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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