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SM12 OXV

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,918 mi
Last recorded70,918 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 OXV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 70,918 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 69,214 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 58,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,202 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,380 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,106 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,766 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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SM12 OXV is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM12 OXV, 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 SM12 OXV registered?

SM12 OXV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is SM12 OXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 OXV shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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