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VN12 ADU

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,696 mi
Last recorded91,696 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ADU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 91,696 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 91,696 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 89,025 miles

Nearside Headlight has condensation inside

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,283 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in it

Fail 2 Jul 2024 84,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in it

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,643 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2022 79,643 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,998 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,795 miles

n/s/r tyre down to 2.7mm and bald on far inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,093 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 48,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 34,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (RSC) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (RSC) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 34,523 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (RSC) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (RSC) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 20,221 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,904 miles

exhaust heat shields,undertrays and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some testable 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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VN12 ADU is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN12 ADU, 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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VN12 ADU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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