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NA62 JDO

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,077 mi
Last recorded77,077 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA62 JDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,077 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,563 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 61,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi plastic coating bubbling cannot tell how corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 61,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 ( locking nut) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 ( locking bolt) sheared (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi plastic coating bubbling cannot tell how corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,578 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,016 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 54,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,894 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 50,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,945 miles

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

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

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Fail 7 Aug 2019 45,945 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 38,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,031 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,662 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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NA62 JDO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NA62 JDO, 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 NA62 JDO registered?

NA62 JDO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is NA62 JDO safe to buy?

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