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BJ12 YXK

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,354 mi
Last recorded72,354 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YXK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,354 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

parking brake only just reached 17%

Fail 16 Sep 2025 72,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective suspension arm, front arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

parking brake only just reached 17%

Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,123 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake pad retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

brake warning light illuminating on dash

o/s rear abs warning wire incorrectly fitted

parking brake only just reached 16%

Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,931 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,998 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 51,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,113 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,643 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 37,643 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,592 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,484 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 11,647 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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BJ12 YXK 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 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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

BJ12 YXK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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