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BJ12 ONL

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,540 mi
Last recorded110,540 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ONL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,540 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 110,540 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 103,836 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 90,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,355 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 73,355 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,330 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 59,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 53,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,707 miles

2x nails in n/s/f tyre

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 48,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2x nails in n/s/f tyre

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,355 miles

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

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

childseat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,613 miles

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

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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BJ12 ONL is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ12 ONL, 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 BJ12 ONL registered?

BJ12 ONL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is BJ12 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 ONL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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