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AGZ 3282

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,783 mi
Last recorded101,783 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 3282
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 101,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 100,379 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 100,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension gaiter detreated

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension gaiter detreated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 95,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension gaiter detreated

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension gaiter detreated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,934 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,459 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 90,459 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked but no white light to the rear

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2019 88,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked but no white light to the rear

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 88,581 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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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AGZ 3282 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 58.3%.

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 AGZ 3282, 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 AGZ 3282 registered?

AGZ 3282 is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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