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OV12 XKL

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,873 mi
Last recorded68,873 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 XKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,873 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 68,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 61,672 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 53,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 47,440 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,304 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 34,361 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 34,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 27,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 26,274 miles

Child seat fitted.

Engine light on.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/r17-89v RunFlat (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 26,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/r17-89v RunFlat (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on outer tread. 205/50/r17-89v RunFlat

Child seat fitted.

Engine light on.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/r17-89v RunFlat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 23,377 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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OV12 XKL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV12 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

OV12 XKL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is OV12 XKL safe to buy?

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