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TS04 ADS

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,984 mi
Last recorded56,984 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS04 ADS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 56,984 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,227 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 46,892 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 41,319 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 41,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,363 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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TS04 ADS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TS04 ADS, 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 TS04 ADS?

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What year was TS04 ADS registered?

TS04 ADS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is TS04 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TS04 ADS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TS04 ADS have outstanding finance?

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