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MW12 CPZ

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,778 mi
Last recorded71,778 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 CPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 71,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 64,542 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 56,696 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 56,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 53,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 48,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 43,969 miles

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 20 May 2020 40,710 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

undetcted peak exhaust emissions

Pass 9 May 2019 34,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 28,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 23,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2016 17,859 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 13,929 miles

both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

Fail 29 May 2015 13,926 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

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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MW12 CPZ 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 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 MW12 CPZ, 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 MW12 CPZ registered?

MW12 CPZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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