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OV61 ZXH

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,549 mi
Last recorded155,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 ZXH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 155,549 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 151,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 148,430 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 148,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 136,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,760 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,534 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 Apr 2019 133,511 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,054 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 112,052 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 88,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,397 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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OV61 ZXH is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV61 ZXH, 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 OV61 ZXH registered?

OV61 ZXH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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