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PX62 TVE

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,411 mi
Last recorded128,411 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 TVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 128,411 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 121,908 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 117,644 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 117,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake effciency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 May 2022 107,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 107,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 99,292 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight play in strut top mount

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 99,292 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight play in strut top mount

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 91,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 84,185 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 84,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 76,201 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 76,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 69,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,655 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 54,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,948 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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PX62 TVE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PX62 TVE, 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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PX62 TVE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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