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CK12 NJN

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,526 mi
Last recorded122,526 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 NJN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 122,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [on the limit in places] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 101,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [on the limit in places] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 101,283 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,389 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,424 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 73,530 miles

both front wind screen washers poor.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,281 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge, wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,746 miles

Brake warning light on instrument panel

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 44,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake warning light on instrument panel

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,426 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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CK12 NJN is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CK12 NJN, 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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CK12 NJN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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