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RE12 PLZ

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,068 mi
Last recorded149,068 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 PLZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 149,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 149,068 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 139,409 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 130,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to test

Pass 6 Apr 2023 121,339 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the n/s w/screen (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions clean

Pass 13 Apr 2022 112,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions clean

Pass 27 Apr 2021 103,742 miles

Windscreen has small stone chip

Fail 24 Apr 2021 103,742 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 27 Apr 2020 97,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,460 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,178 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2016 75,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,490 miles

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

Rear 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 PLZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE12 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

RE12 PLZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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