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J19 LAV

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,836 mi
Last recorded92,836 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 LAV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 92,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 86,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,055 miles

Inner shoulder wear O/S/R tyre 245 35 18

Slight cracking in N/S/F tyre treads 215 40 18

Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,290 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 63,286 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 52,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,553 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2017 43,149 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre worn very low, close to exposing cords

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn very low, close to exposing cords

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,828 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 37,828 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J19 LAV 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 J19 LAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J19 LAV registered?

J19 LAV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is J19 LAV safe to buy?

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