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PF12 UAO

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,346 mi
Last recorded73,346 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 UAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 73,346 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 66,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,902 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Wiper " marks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 60,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Wiper " marks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 55,603 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 55,602 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,530 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 50,317 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 45,547 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 42,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,755 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 35,755 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/f (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r (5.2.3 (b))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 17,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,487 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,857 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 UAO is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF12 UAO, 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 PF12 UAO registered?

PF12 UAO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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