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J555 NAL

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,657 mi
Last recorded75,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 NAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 75,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 68,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 60,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,693 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2022 48,615 miles

both front tyre wearing on edges and have small cut in them but not to excess

front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 42,270 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2020 34,389 miles
Pass 12 May 2019 29,725 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 25,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 20,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 14,570 miles

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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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J555 NAL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J555 NAL, 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 J555 NAL registered?

J555 NAL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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