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T70 MLE

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,014 mi
Last recorded130,014 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 MLE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 130,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has a slight bulge in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 130,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17W-XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 124,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 124,845 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,972 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 103,195 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2023 103,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,499 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

handbrake readings low on nearside

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,657 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,424 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 85,424 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,965 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 74,965 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Sill trims/engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,981 miles

under trays

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,427 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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T70 MLE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T70 MLE, 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 T70 MLE registered?

T70 MLE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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