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PF62 LFJ

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,900 mi
Last recorded121,900 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF62 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 121,900 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 121,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 117,497 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 117,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 112,829 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,127 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside rear bump stop broken, offside breaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted through out

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,262 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,667 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 20,621 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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PF62 LFJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PF62 LFJ, 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 PF62 LFJ registered?

PF62 LFJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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