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RV12 USC

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,624 mi
Last recorded55,624 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,624 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 53,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 52,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 49,111 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 49,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2022 43,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,567 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 33,373 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 33,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,136 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,167 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,659 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,366 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perished.

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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RV12 USC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 RV12 USC, 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 USC registered?

RV12 USC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is RV12 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 USC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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