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AO12 ZLE

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,784 mi
Last recorded152,784 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZLE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 152,784 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 145,456 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 140,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 133,982 miles

steel wheels fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 117,689 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,262 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,539 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 ZLE is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

AO12 ZLE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZLE safe to buy?

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