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MA12 JDZ

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,318 mi
Last recorded97,318 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 JDZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,318 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))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 97,318 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 87,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 56,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,252 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine undertray and offside lower wheel arch liner impact damage

nearside front tyre low tread and wearing smooth on the outer edge

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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MA12 JDZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA12 JDZ, 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 MA12 JDZ registered?

MA12 JDZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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