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JA58 NJL

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA58 NJL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 116,459 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,353 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 96,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,146 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 67,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 47,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,890 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 40,890 miles

Nearside 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 May 2018 33,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 24,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

l/h/f tyre wearing on edges.wipers now smearing.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 9 May 2016 14,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 6 May 2015 6,611 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

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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JA58 NJL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JA58 NJL, 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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JA58 NJL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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