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MJ12 VLA

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,262 mi
Last recorded45,262 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VLA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 45,262 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,480 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 35,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 30,558 miles

covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 22,560 miles

covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2018 22,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 19,671 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 19,665 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2016 16,228 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 19 May 2015 12,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VLA is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

MJ12 VLA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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