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RE12 SXG

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,559 mi
Last recorded149,559 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 SXG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 149,559 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 149,555 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,507 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 127,193 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,253 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,492 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,448 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 70,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 66,388 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

clean diesel

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,140 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 36,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SXG is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE12 SXG, 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 RE12 SXG registered?

RE12 SXG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is RE12 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 SXG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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