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RO62 BWM

2012 BMW 120

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,612 mi
Last recorded156,612 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 BWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 156,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 133,578 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 116,462 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 101,276 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON FRONT TYRES

Fail 8 Nov 2022 101,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,954 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,326 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 70,310 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 53,939 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,034 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

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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RO62 BWM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Bronze 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 RO62 BWM, 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 RO62 BWM registered?

RO62 BWM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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