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PY12 XPG

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,788 mi
Last recorded117,788 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 XPG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm woren on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 117,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm woren on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 105,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,218 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 95,218 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 83,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn but not weakened

Pass 15 Apr 2017 50,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 35,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,652 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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PY12 XPG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 PY12 XPG, 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 PY12 XPG registered?

PY12 XPG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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