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N90 JFS

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,901 mi
Last recorded81,901 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 JFS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,901 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 81,897 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 66,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 64,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 61,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2022 58,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 56,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 54,026 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 47,754 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on the edge but not showing cords

Offside Rear Outer small lump in the tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 25 May 2017 32,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,594 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 24,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,295 miles

o/s/f wheel arch damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2015 23,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f wheel arch damaged

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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N90 JFS is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 N90 JFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N90 JFS registered?

N90 JFS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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