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MJ12 TZW

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,964 mi
Last recorded95,964 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 TZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 95,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 93,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,380 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 84,380 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,812 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,558 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 57,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2017 57,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible dirty (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 45,421 miles

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

front reg plate has small cracks but not likely to be misread

Fail 6 May 2015 13,653 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 13,653 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TZW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZW, 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 MJ12 TZW registered?

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

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