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A1 BVA

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,975 mi
Last recorded78,975 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BVA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 67,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 59,476 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 54,474 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 49,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,187 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 40,888 miles

plastic covers

Pass 18 Dec 2018 36,305 miles

under body plastic covers

Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 27,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,095 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,170 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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A1 BVA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 BVA, 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 A1 BVA registered?

A1 BVA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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