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AO12 NEF

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,601 mi
Last recorded105,601 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NEF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 105,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 97,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 91,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 81,727 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 68,572 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 66,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front headlight steam in side

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 62,546 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 1 May 2019 62,378 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 50,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 40,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AO12 NEF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 AO12 NEF, 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 AO12 NEF registered?

AO12 NEF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is AO12 NEF safe to buy?

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