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AX12 DPE

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,643 mi
Last recorded109,643 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 109,643 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2025 109,643 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 99,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,899 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,529 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,124 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,149 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,885 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,190 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,534 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AX12 DPE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AX12 DPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX12 DPE registered?

AX12 DPE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is AX12 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 DPE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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