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ST61 SKX

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,158 mi
Last recorded144,158 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 SKX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 144,158 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 144,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 121,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 105,929 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,834 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 81,802 miles

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

All tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,293 miles

eml light on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,278 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,727 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST61 SKX is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ST61 SKX, 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

How do I check the history of ST61 SKX?

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What year was ST61 SKX registered?

ST61 SKX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is ST61 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 SKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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