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AU12 JVE

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,789 mi
Last recorded126,789 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 126,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 116,691 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front and rear (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 107,132 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 107,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 99,699 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2023 99,670 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,908 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,552 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 76,548 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,549 miles

front shock covers starting to split

nsr tyre has been puncture repaired

Pass 20 May 2019 56,570 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 45,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 35,510 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges.

Pass 10 May 2016 27,819 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 20,447 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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AU12 JVE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU12 JVE, 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 AU12 JVE registered?

AU12 JVE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is AU12 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 JVE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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