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S30 KNC

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,062 mi
Last recorded180,062 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 KNC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 180,062 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 180,062 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 178,468 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 163,066 miles

Handbrake has low effort.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has small play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover has completely perished.

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber has completely perished.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure.

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie arm joint (on steering arm to rack) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover has completely perished.

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop rubber has completely perished.

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 127,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,720 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Damage to front of vehicle

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,147 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from interior view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre is wearing close to the 2mm wear bars

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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S30 KNC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 S30 KNC, 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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S30 KNC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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