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RF12 CCN

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,272 mi
Last recorded127,272 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 CCN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 127,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 119,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 111,205 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 111,205 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 103,293 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 103,293 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 96,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 80,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,904 miles

The vehicle passed the emission test no printout due to low emission output

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,405 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,753 miles

Lower Under floor covers fitted restricting visual inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,282 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,935 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre tread depth at 1.6mm advise immediate replacement

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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RF12 CCN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RF12 CCN, 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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RF12 CCN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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