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P12 CUF

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,033 mi
Last recorded37,033 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 CUF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 37,033 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 35,331 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 35,331 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 34,077 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 32,444 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,240 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Disc shows signs of having been excessively hot (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,359 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2019 25,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,210 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 12,167 miles

Both front tyres and o/s/r are starting to perish

Pass 27 Jan 2017 11,300 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 9,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front Tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2015 8,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres perishing

osr tyre perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2015 8,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres perishing

osr tyre perishing

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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P12 CUF 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 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 P12 CUF, 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 P12 CUF registered?

P12 CUF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is P12 CUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 CUF 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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