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RE12 OFR

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,767 mi
Last recorded107,767 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 OFR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 107,767 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 107,767 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 97,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 65,004 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 53,254 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,158 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 53,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 52,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,525 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2019 50,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,257 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 48,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,546 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RE12 OFR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE12 OFR, 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 RE12 OFR registered?

RE12 OFR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is RE12 OFR safe to buy?

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