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CP12 VRO

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,981 mi
Last recorded103,981 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 103,981 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 103,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

dpf flexi worn

Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,552 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 94,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 83,052 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,630 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 79,568 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,373 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,088 miles

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

front tyres wearing outer edge close to canvas

Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,374 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,978 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 VRO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CP12 VRO, 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 CP12 VRO registered?

CP12 VRO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is CP12 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 VRO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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