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CV12 XOR

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,405 mi
Last recorded68,405 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 XOR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 68,405 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,066 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Fail 30 Jan 2024 61,052 miles

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

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2024 61,031 miles

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

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 54,894 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,417 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 40,866 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,330 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on shoulder

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2018 33,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nsf tyre worn on shoulder

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 9,742 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 8,110 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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CV12 XOR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 CV12 XOR, 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 CV12 XOR registered?

CV12 XOR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is CV12 XOR safe to buy?

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