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MT12 JFU

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,589 mi
Last recorded44,589 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 JFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 44,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 43,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,374 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,533 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,299 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 32,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 27,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear driveshaft abs ring marked

engine covers

under trays

Pass 11 May 2018 17,758 miles

o/s front tyre splitting both rear tyres spliting

under body plastic cover

Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,416 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise o/s/f tyre tread splitting and perished

Fail 22 Jun 2017 15,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread cut (4.1.D.1b)

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise o/s/f tyre tread splitting and perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,668 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 16 Jun 2015 8,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 6,065 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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MT12 JFU is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MT12 JFU, 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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MT12 JFU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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