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RV12 UFP

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,308 mi
Last recorded102,308 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UFP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 102,308 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 98,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,178 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 80,437 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,930 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 72,905 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,443 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside ie 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyres wearing on outer shoulders, front nearside & offside

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,236 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable ites

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,481 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,651 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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RV12 UFP is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RV12 UFP, 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 RV12 UFP registered?

RV12 UFP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 UFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 UFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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