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JO02 WAX

2012 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,137 mi
Last recorded132,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO02 WAX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 132,137 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 132,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb loose clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2026 46,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 123,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,169 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 46,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 115,042 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 115,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 45,220 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 45,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 103,054 miles

propshaft doughnut split

Pass 26 Apr 2023 45,039 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 102,157 miles

Coolant leak top hose to expansion tank

rear propshaft rubber donut splitting

Fail 26 May 2022 102,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak top hose to expansion tank

rear propshaft rubber donut splitting

Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,577 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,442 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 91,442 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 44,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 85,807 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 85,807 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 44,161 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 May 2020 44,143 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2019 78,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,682 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 41,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,642 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 37,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,515 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 55,508 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 40,155 miles

Childseat fitted in front passenger seat

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 29,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,018 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 24,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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JO02 WAX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JO02 WAX, 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 JO02 WAX registered?

JO02 WAX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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