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BL12 KNJ

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,009 mi
Last recorded78,009 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 KNJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 78,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 66,812 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 55,367 miles

Central Rear brake light lens not fully secure

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,217 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,865 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,207 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 51,208 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 51,206 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 49,471 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,734 miles

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Fail 30 Oct 2017 47,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,624 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,473 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 42,167 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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BL12 KNJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BL12 KNJ, 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 BL12 KNJ registered?

BL12 KNJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is BL12 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 KNJ 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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