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NJ12 CDY

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,694 mi
Last recorded116,694 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 CDY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 116,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,606 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 82,603 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,764 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,730 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,519 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,802 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 18,802 miles

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

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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NJ12 CDY is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NJ12 CDY, 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 NJ12 CDY registered?

NJ12 CDY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is NJ12 CDY safe to buy?

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