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SC12 KPY

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,451 mi
Last recorded154,451 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 KPY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 154,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 147,719 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting points on both sides of vehicle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevents certain items from inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2025 147,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting points on both sides of vehicle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevents certain items from inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2024 137,616 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 137,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 124,448 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 112,900 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,702 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2020 92,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front pipe flexi in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2019 81,638 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 81,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,747 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 71,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,336 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 57,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,361 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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SC12 KPY is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SC12 KPY, 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 SC12 KPY registered?

SC12 KPY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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