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PO12 XPJ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,492 mi
Last recorded113,492 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 113,492 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 112,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,625 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 103,625 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 97,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 87,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,793 miles

engine covers /under body trays

Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,487 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,218 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 65,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,820 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,260 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 43,239 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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PO12 XPJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PO12 XPJ, 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 PO12 XPJ registered?

PO12 XPJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PO12 XPJ safe to buy?

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