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PK12 UZA

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,586 mi
Last recorded166,586 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 UZA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 166,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 163,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 160,024 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 156,085 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 152,633 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 148,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 140,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 136,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 132,551 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 122,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PK12 UZA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PK12 UZA, 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 PK12 UZA registered?

PK12 UZA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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