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PJ12 XAL

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,315 mi
Last recorded101,315 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 XAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 101,315 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency lower on offside to nearside, but reaches requirements

Fail 7 Jan 2026 101,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency lower on offside to nearside, but reaches requirements

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,485 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,079 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Pass 9 Jan 2023 81,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 77,358 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2021 73,241 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,001 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 68,001 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,725 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 48,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,397 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 33,585 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,585 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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PJ12 XAL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJ12 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

PJ12 XAL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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