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AK12 SYZ

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,542 mi
Last recorded119,542 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SYZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 119,542 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 119,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 106,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Poor handbrake effort/requirements only just met

Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 93,823 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 81,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,485 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (Very Dim) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,610 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 51,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre Catching On Wheel Arch Liner (4.1.D.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,553 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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AK12 SYZ 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 80%.

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 AK12 SYZ, 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 AK12 SYZ registered?

AK12 SYZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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