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MJ12 TPO

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 73,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 71,961 miles

Coil spring corroded O/s/f Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Os And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 4 Apr 2024 70,326 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 4 Apr 2024 70,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Road Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 28 Mar 2023 67,491 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/s/f Brake Disc Blue In Colour Has Had Heat Transfer

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Road Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,540 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 63,006 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2020 58,860 miles

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,812 miles

Windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,124 miles

Rear rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,063 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

Pass 12 Mar 2016 32,378 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 32,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,329 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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MJ12 TPO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ12 TPO, 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 TPO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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