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SV12 KNF

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,854 mi
Last recorded95,854 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 KNF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 95,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 93,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,837 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 89,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,331 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 84,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,546 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 80,545 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 71,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 58,768 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 47,374 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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SV12 KNF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SV12 KNF, 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 SV12 KNF registered?

SV12 KNF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is SV12 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 KNF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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