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NA12 TWP

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,859 mi
Last recorded131,859 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 TWP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 131,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 126,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp full of condensation

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,668 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 120,665 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 115,872 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 115,871 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has damaged inner and outer wall

offside front tyre has possible puncture on outer shoulder

Fail 15 Mar 2017 89,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn extremely low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,974 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 80,974 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,573 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 65,573 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NA12 TWP is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NA12 TWP, 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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NA12 TWP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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