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SL12 OHT

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,133 mi
Last recorded159,133 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 OHT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 159,133 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 151,598 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 142,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,603 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2022 137,603 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower, Front arm, Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring testable components.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 114,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 106,961 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 45,088 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SL12 OHT is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SL12 OHT, 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 SL12 OHT registered?

SL12 OHT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is SL12 OHT safe to buy?

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