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JFZ 6275

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,808 mi
Last recorded110,808 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 6275
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 110,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 110,805 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 103,614 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 103,588 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 96,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under shields covering testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 86,722 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,466 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,538 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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JFZ 6275 is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 JFZ 6275, 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 JFZ 6275 registered?

JFZ 6275 is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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