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ALY 48S

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,006 mi
Last recorded79,006 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 48S
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tread 245/35/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,633 miles

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

o/s/f tyre none runflat 225/40/18

Fail 31 Mar 2025 76,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre none runflat 225/40/18

Pass 2 Apr 2024 74,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,353 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,349 miles

all tyres cracking in tread slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,349 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,423 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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ALY 48S is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ALY 48S, 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 ALY 48S registered?

ALY 48S is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is ALY 48S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALY 48S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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