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SM12 UZL

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,453 mi
Last recorded87,453 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 UZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 87,453 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,317 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 87,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 68,797 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 68,797 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,330 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,831 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 52,941 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition with inner edge wear and cracking within tread area.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in centre of tread. [not leaking air].

Pass 11 May 2018 49,561 miles

Extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

Full emissions test carried out but no recording owing to zero emissions.

Nearside Rear Slight bulge in outer tyre wall.

Slight binding at rear brakes especially offside.

Pass 30 May 2017 41,891 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,570 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 32,570 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,929 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 UZL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM12 UZL, 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 SM12 UZL registered?

SM12 UZL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is SM12 UZL safe to buy?

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