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OY12 PXW

2012 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,214 mi
Last recorded105,214 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 PXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 105,214 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 104,827 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,800 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,898 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,722 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 89,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 19 Feb 2018 76,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,080 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 49,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,067 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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OY12 PXW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY12 PXW, 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 OY12 PXW registered?

OY12 PXW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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