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OL51 CER

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,914 mi
Last recorded98,914 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL51 CER
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 98,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 98,914 miles

Front Registration plate insecure likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,629 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 52,750 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,327 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 41,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 32,402 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 32,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine MIL light on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 May 2018 26,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 22,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 17,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,370 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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OL51 CER is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 OL51 CER, 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 OL51 CER registered?

OL51 CER is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is OL51 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for OL51 CER shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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