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SP62 UKV

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,166 mi
Last recorded81,166 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 UKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 81,166 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 72,436 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Number Plate Bent

Pass 1 Jul 2024 64,915 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 64,915 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 57,423 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,749 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,026 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 52,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,087 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 41,977 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 41,976 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,927 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 34,326 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,598 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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SP62 UKV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP62 UKV, 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 SP62 UKV registered?

SP62 UKV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is SP62 UKV safe to buy?

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