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PE12 PMX

2012 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,186 mi
Last recorded97,186 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 PMX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 97,186 miles

underbody tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2024 97,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,279 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 93,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,998 miles

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

Rear centre break light loose cover

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,126 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,238 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 78,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,611 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 60,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,884 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 35,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,941 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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PE12 PMX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PE12 PMX, 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 PE12 PMX registered?

PE12 PMX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is PE12 PMX safe to buy?

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