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W25 CKO

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,648 mi
Last recorded127,648 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW25 CKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 127,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,443 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring some testable components

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated and weak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Substantial distortion to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Substantial distortion to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorated

Stone chip(s) in windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Nov 2024 118,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring some testable components

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated and weak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Substantial distortion to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Substantial distortion to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spotting to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorated

Stone chip(s) in windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 115,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 111,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 106,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp - strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,739 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 103,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,876 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge no cords visible time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 80,269 miles

Brake pad low warning light on dash

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,784 miles

covers fitted to engine bay

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,371 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,741 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge.

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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W25 CKO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W25 CKO, 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 W25 CKO registered?

W25 CKO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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