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AO12 OKW

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,975 mi
Last recorded139,975 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 139,975 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front arms inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 126,695 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 126,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 112,501 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 108,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,866 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 47,821 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 47,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,960 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 25,916 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,213 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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AO12 OKW is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW registered?

AO12 OKW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is AO12 OKW safe to buy?

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