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N30 SOP

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,429 mi
Last recorded139,429 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 SOP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 139,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 126,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 115,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 101,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2023 101,478 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,326 miles

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

Tpms light on

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,021 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2020 63,021 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,299 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 60,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,414 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,063 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 30,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,508 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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N30 SOP is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N30 SOP, 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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N30 SOP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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