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MW61 KHT

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,247 mi
Last recorded152,247 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 KHT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 152,247 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 145,328 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 145,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 135,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 135,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 128,119 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 106,961 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edges

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,951 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,959 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 69,093 miles

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

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

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

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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MW61 KHT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KHT, 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 MW61 KHT registered?

MW61 KHT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is MW61 KHT safe to buy?

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