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P100 MKC

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,733 mi
Last recorded190,733 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 MKC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 190,733 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 190,733 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2024 173,410 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 159,468 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 159,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 147,573 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,443 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 134,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 122,106 miles

((handbrake slightly high))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge also starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (perished in tread) also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower excessive movement in engine mount

Nearside Rear Inner nail in tyre leaking

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower excessive movement in engine mount

under body covers perventing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,189 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 76,121 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,976 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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P100 MKC is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P100 MKC, 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 P100 MKC registered?

P100 MKC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is P100 MKC safe to buy?

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