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J12 JRC

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,003 mi
Last recorded119,003 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 JRC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 119,003 miles

Rear Subframe Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 119,003 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 116,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 111,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 107,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,014 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 78,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,746 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,665 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,953 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,435 miles

rear pads approx 5mm

rear tyres on 2mm

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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J12 JRC is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 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 J12 JRC, 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 19 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 JRC registered?

J12 JRC is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is J12 JRC safe to buy?

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