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NIL 9003

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,520 mi
Last recorded56,520 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9003
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 56,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Light moisture in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre light inner shoulder wear

Pass 9 Jun 2025 53,951 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 53,950 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face inner edge corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,246 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on both faces outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 42,245 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight juddering/smeering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on both faces outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 38,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Light juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face outer edge corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 34,483 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald outer raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 29,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald outer raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,013 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front top strut bearing sticking

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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NIL 9003 is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 NIL 9003, 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 NIL 9003 registered?

NIL 9003 is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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