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TA03 SKA

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

76,562 mi
Last recorded76,562 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA03 SKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 76,562 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,023 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2024 66,719 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 77,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,721 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,766 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 55,159 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 55,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 62,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 53,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 50,818 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 49,462 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 49,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,597 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 46,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Warning Light On (5.2.3 (h))

Bonnet Wont Open

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,711 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 46,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,949 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 41,555 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 41,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

Offside Front tyrte wearing on outer tread

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,438 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 15,765 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

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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TA03 SKA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 TA03 SKA, 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 TA03 SKA registered?

TA03 SKA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is TA03 SKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA03 SKA shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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