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MJ12 BZB

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,455 mi
Last recorded148,455 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 BZB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 148,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 148,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 138,706 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 131,421 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 131,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,168 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 122,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,678 miles

centre rear seat belt catch not tested

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,545 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2018 85,545 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,467 miles

screen scored

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,478 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,986 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 50,929 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MJ12 BZB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MJ12 BZB, 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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MJ12 BZB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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