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R60 BEN

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 BEN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 103,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive *Rear Differential Axle Seal* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Build date 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Build Date 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bluid date 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Build Date 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 75,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,717 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 48,287 miles

Front tyres cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,952 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,566 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 11,934 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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R60 BEN is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R60 BEN, 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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R60 BEN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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