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FJ12 WHZ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,607 mi
Last recorded146,607 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 WHZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 146,607 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 139,323 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 139,309 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 135,208 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 135,189 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 131,937 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front (front most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 127,871 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 127,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 121,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 116,837 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,536 miles

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,524 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,038 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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FJ12 WHZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ12 WHZ, 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 FJ12 WHZ registered?

FJ12 WHZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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