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NJ61 JDZ

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,151 mi
Last recorded50,151 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 JDZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 50,151 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,246 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear , at rear into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 40,803 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

TPMS light on

Fail 31 Jul 2020 40,803 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

TPMS light on

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 36,527 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 36,526 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner n outer edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 33,974 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner n outer edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 28,569 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2017 21,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,769 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 16,590 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread and cut below requirements

Offside Rear tyre has severe wear on inner tread

centre brake light lens detached but not showing white light

eml light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,436 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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NJ61 JDZ 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 78.6%.

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 NJ61 JDZ, 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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NJ61 JDZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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