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VE12 XXV

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,729 mi
Last recorded109,729 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 XXV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 109,729 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 109,729 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 109,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,222 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 96,710 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,202 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 76,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,775 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,158 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some 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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VE12 XXV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE12 XXV, 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 VE12 XXV registered?

VE12 XXV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is VE12 XXV safe to buy?

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