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OV12 JCX

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 JCX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 89,870 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside exhaust tailpipe missing

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 82,231 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,534 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 73,093 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2022 73,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lamp damaged not fully secure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,446 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,479 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 69,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 58,160 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 42,531 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 33,585 miles

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

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

near side rear and off side rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 11 May 2017 33,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and bold on the inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nail (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

near side rear and off side rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 May 2016 29,970 miles

Nearside Front headlamp bulb slightly dim and just able to see beam pattern

Pass 15 May 2015 25,870 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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OV12 JCX is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OV12 JCX, 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 OV12 JCX registered?

OV12 JCX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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