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TA61 ASH

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,549 mi
Last recorded122,549 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA61 ASH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 122,549 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s outer and inner sill rusty and corrodeing ltd inspection covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2025 122,539 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly warn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s outer and inner sill rusty and corrodeing ltd inspection covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2024 118,010 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering UJ (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,272 miles

o/s rear brake backing plate corroded

slight play in steering detected at wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2022 106,531 miles

o/s rear brake disc backing plate corroded inboard brakes

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 83,088 miles

sidesteps corroded through

Fail 25 Sep 2020 83,088 miles

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

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

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

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

sidesteps corroded through

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 12 Jul 2018 55,253 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,097 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,950 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 39,936 miles

Fluid suspension leaking rear arc bar unit (2.4.D.2)

both rear arc bar pipesshowing corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,743 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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TA61 ASH is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TA61 ASH, 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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TA61 ASH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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