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VA12 BPU

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,626 mi
Last recorded123,626 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 BPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 123,626 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,111 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2024 108,867 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 101,093 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,857 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 84,995 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 84,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 77,455 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,358 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,903 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,721 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,984 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VA12 BPU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 VA12 BPU, 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

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What year was VA12 BPU registered?

VA12 BPU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is VA12 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 BPU 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.

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