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PJ12 KGV

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,346 mi
Last recorded56,346 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 KGV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 56,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 53,432 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,746 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,050 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,465 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,900 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,915 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,594 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

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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PJ12 KGV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJ12 KGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ12 KGV registered?

PJ12 KGV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is PJ12 KGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 KGV shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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