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VM09 VZM

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (26 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.3%

Mileage

140,241 mi
Last recorded140,241 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVM09 VZM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 140,241 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 149,434 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 128,606 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (225/40R19 RFT) Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2024 145,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 107,764 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 135,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,299 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,233 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,642 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 118,642 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,367 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,013 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2017 56,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,660 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,002 miles

Both rear pads wearing thin...

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 33,265 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,373 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,383 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn to 4mm

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,735 miles

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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VM09 VZM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.3%.

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 VM09 VZM, 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 VM09 VZM registered?

VM09 VZM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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The MOT history for VM09 VZM shows 27 tests with a 96.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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