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SA12 KZE

2012 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,184 mi
Last recorded58,184 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 KZE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 58,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 50,887 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,744 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 47,106 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 47,106 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 45,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 45,607 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,578 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 43,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 36,205 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 36,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 29,674 miles

check engine light indicating a fault

Fail 23 Jan 2018 29,674 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

check engine light indicating a fault

Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,026 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 26,025 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,448 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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SA12 KZE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA12 KZE, 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 SA12 KZE registered?

SA12 KZE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is SA12 KZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 KZE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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