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MW61 BZO

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,434 mi
Last recorded92,434 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 BZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,434 miles

Front Run flat tyre (offside) fit on the same axle as none run flat.

Nearside Front Jacking block mount missing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn, tread 3mm also sidewall damage, replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 92,434 miles

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

Front Run flat tyre (offside) fit on the same axle as none run flat.

Nearside Front Jacking block mount missing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn, tread 3mm also sidewall damage, replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,915 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn replace ASAP. None run flat tyre on the same axle as run flat offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 78,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn replace ASAP. None run flat tyre on the same axle as run flat offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 65,328 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight damage. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 50,975 miles

Front Exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tread wearing low, 3mm.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 50,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam. (4.1.4 (c))

Front Exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tread wearing low, 3mm.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 39,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 28,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,457 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 21,188 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 16,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 12,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 6,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 6,501 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 5,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MW61 BZO is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 MW61 BZO, 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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MW61 BZO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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