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NJ04 PUR

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,929 mi
Last recorded198,929 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 PUR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 198,929 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diferential leak oil

Pass 7 May 2024 188,054 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 173,821 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 159,222 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 146,083 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2020 133,127 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,033 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 101,033 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,627 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 61,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Wear Sensor Wiring Damage

Pass 29 May 2015 46,456 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,395 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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NJ04 PUR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NJ04 PUR, 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 NJ04 PUR registered?

NJ04 PUR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is NJ04 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ04 PUR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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