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OV12 NKW

2012 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,536 mi
Last recorded31,536 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 NKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 31,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 30,464 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 28,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 28,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 27,085 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 25,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 25,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 24,081 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 22,454 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 22,454 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 19,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 17,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 12,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 12,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV12 NKW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 OV12 NKW, 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 OV12 NKW registered?

OV12 NKW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is OV12 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 NKW 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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