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FJ12 WVT

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,570 mi
Last recorded141,570 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 WVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 141,570 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 126,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 117,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,658 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2023 102,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 90,252 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,367 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,597 miles

Engine covers and undertrays installed

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 47,062 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Vehicle too efficient for diesel meter reading

Fail 26 Jan 2018 46,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs lipped

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

Vehicle too efficient for diesel meter reading

Pass 16 Jan 2017 30,549 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,520 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 3,197 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 WVT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FJ12 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

FJ12 WVT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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