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RV12 ZKO

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,681 mi
Last recorded114,681 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,681 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 114,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 108,323 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 108,223 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,132 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,134 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,345 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outside edge 225/45/17 91W R/F Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,042 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,277 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 ZKO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RV12 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

RV12 ZKO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is RV12 ZKO safe to buy?

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