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K500 JCK

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,359 mi
Last recorded54,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 JCK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 54,359 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 52,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 45,812 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 39,773 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 35,272 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,028 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 29,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 17,522 miles

under body covers fitted front centre and rear

Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,812 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 8,960 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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K500 JCK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K500 JCK, 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 K500 JCK registered?

K500 JCK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is K500 JCK safe to buy?

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