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RA12 XYW

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,389 mi
Last recorded61,389 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 XYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 61,389 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 All 4 tyres sitting on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 61,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 All 4 tyres sitting on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 51,673 miles

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

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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RA12 XYW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA12 XYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA12 XYW registered?

RA12 XYW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is RA12 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA12 XYW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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