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ST12 UNS

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,171 mi
Last recorded114,171 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 UNS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 114,171 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 110,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 106,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 100,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge and also thin on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,587 miles

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

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

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

tpms light indicates low tyre pressure nearside rear

Fail 15 Jun 2021 96,587 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light indicates low tyre pressure nearside rear

Pass 14 Jul 2020 88,526 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 67,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,067 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 57,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,402 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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ST12 UNS 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 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 ST12 UNS, 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 ST12 UNS registered?

ST12 UNS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is ST12 UNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 UNS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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