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S15 AAE

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,959 mi
Last recorded102,959 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 AAE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,959 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 107,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 89,533 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,855 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,137 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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S15 AAE is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S15 AAE, 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 S15 AAE registered?

S15 AAE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is S15 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 AAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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