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S55 TGB

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,011 mi
Last recorded41,011 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TGB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 41,011 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 33,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre valve also perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre valve also perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,145 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 30,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 28,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 28,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,221 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perished and splitting

Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,502 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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S55 TGB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S55 TGB, 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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What year was S55 TGB registered?

S55 TGB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is S55 TGB safe to buy?

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