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CP12 EPF

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,271 mi
Last recorded105,271 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 EPF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,271 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 105,271 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,215 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,846 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 56,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,751 miles

Engine covers

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 29,765 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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CP12 EPF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP12 EPF, 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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CP12 EPF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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