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MW07 MAB

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,169 mi
Last recorded128,169 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 MAB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 128,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,711 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 99,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 86,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2022 81,353 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,918 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 56,207 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 56,185 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 48,803 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,580 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 41,580 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 31,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,969 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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MW07 MAB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW07 MAB, 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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MW07 MAB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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