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RNZ 9504

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,222 mi
Last recorded112,222 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 9504
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 112,222 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,514 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 107,514 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,776 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 103,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 88,119 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 78,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Top shock mount slightly rough

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,437 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 23 Jun 2016 40,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,222 miles

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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RNZ 9504 is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNZ 9504, 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 RNZ 9504 registered?

RNZ 9504 is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is RNZ 9504 safe to buy?

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