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P22 COG

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,902 mi
Last recorded119,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 COG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 119,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays

Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,809 miles

under trays

Pass 25 Nov 2023 107,971 miles

undertrays

Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,368 miles

under trays

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,108 miles

under tray

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,826 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,018 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,740 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,330 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 39,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P22 COG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P22 COG, 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 P22 COG registered?

P22 COG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is P22 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P22 COG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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