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AO12 ULS

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,338 mi
Last recorded128,338 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ULS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 128,338 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 128,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 123,416 miles

Nearside Front condensation build up in headlight but not effecting beam pattern

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in rack adjuster (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 123,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front condensation build up in headlight but not effecting beam pattern

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in rack adjuster (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 117,669 miles

Nearside condensation in headlamp

Pass 26 Apr 2023 106,953 miles

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

parking light fault on dash but all lights appear to be working

Pass 25 Apr 2022 98,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 83,168 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing close to the wear indicator

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 55,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 42,573 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 ULS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO12 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

AO12 ULS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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