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VE61 MUO

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,644 mi
Last recorded118,644 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 MUO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,644 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 118,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 110,744 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 110,744 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 102,631 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 102,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,599 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,532 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,979 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,804 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,615 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 41,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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VE61 MUO is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE61 MUO, 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 VE61 MUO registered?

VE61 MUO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is VE61 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 MUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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