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JB12 KES

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,144 mi
Last recorded144,144 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB12 KES
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 144,144 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2025 144,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 139,628 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 139,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 131,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 125,896 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 125,895 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 114,050 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 114,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 99,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FILLED (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 92,912 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 May 2017 83,530 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 79,425 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,326 miles

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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JB12 KES is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JB12 KES, 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 JB12 KES registered?

JB12 KES is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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