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RF12 PTO

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,258 mi
Last recorded51,258 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 PTO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 51,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 46,341 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 42,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential input seal, weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 42,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential input seal, weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential minor leak.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 38,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,714 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 34,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,324 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 26,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,117 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,677 miles

body damage

nearside and offside front road wheels slight damage to rim outer edges

nearside front tyre light damage to outer wall

nearside rear road wheel rim slight damage to inner rim

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 PTO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF12 PTO, 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 RF12 PTO registered?

RF12 PTO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is RF12 PTO safe to buy?

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