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PF12 TVV

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,265 mi
Last recorded32,265 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 TVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 32,265 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 29,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 27,566 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 27,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 25,262 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 24,905 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 23,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 20,813 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 19,886 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 16,878 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,042 miles

Both front tyres cracked around tread area (215/40r18)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread and cracked around tread area (245/35r18)

Pass 26 May 2017 11,893 miles

front tyres cracking/perished in tread area 2154018 runflats

Pass 18 May 2016 8,827 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 5,522 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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PF12 TVV is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PF12 TVV, 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 PF12 TVV registered?

PF12 TVV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is PF12 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF12 TVV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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