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VK12 TYW

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 TYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 88,466 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 83,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 72,078 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,208 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,446 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 46,443 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,614 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,141 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,849 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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VK12 TYW 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 VK12 TYW, 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 VK12 TYW registered?

VK12 TYW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 TYW 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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