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VU12 ZXD

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,691 mi
Last recorded152,691 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 ZXD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 152,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 148,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 142,363 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 142,363 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 135,464 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated - remedial action advised

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated - remedial action advised

Offside Rear parking brake showing lower efficiency than nearside rear - remedial action advised

Fail 3 Dec 2022 135,464 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated - remedial action advised

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated - remedial action advised

Offside Rear parking brake showing lower efficiency than nearside rear - remedial action advised

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre pressures corrected - fault indicator reset (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 126,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic dust cover / bump stop showing deterioration

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 126,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic dust cover / bump stop showing deterioration

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 116,027 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,987 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread depth

emissions too low to record

Fail 12 Nov 2018 91,987 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres 3mm tread depth

brake pad warning lamp on & front & rear inner brake pads look low

emissions too low to record

strong advise n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,326 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 80,325 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 66,645 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,522 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 60,522 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,880 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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VU12 ZXD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU12 ZXD, 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 VU12 ZXD registered?

VU12 ZXD is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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