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NV12 OMM

2012 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,436 mi
Last recorded116,436 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 OMM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,436 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 89,752 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,241 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 68,901 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 32,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 21,592 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 14,599 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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NV12 OMM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Orange with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NV12 OMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV12 OMM registered?

NV12 OMM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is NV12 OMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 OMM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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