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FP12 JJF

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,040 mi
Last recorded148,040 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 JJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 148,040 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 148,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 141,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 141,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 137,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 129,924 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,441 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged dent but not Sharpe edge

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 114,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged dent but not Sharpe edge

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,005 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 79,005 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,590 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 53,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 33,749 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 16,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FP12 JJF 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 66.7%.

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 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 FP12 JJF, 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 FP12 JJF registered?

FP12 JJF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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