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RJ12 GWE

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,643 mi
Last recorded56,643 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 GWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 56,643 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 56,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 54,466 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 54,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 48,353 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 43,086 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 43,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 35,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,565 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 31,546 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 31,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 28,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 25,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 21,797 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 17,801 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,613 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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RJ12 GWE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 RJ12 GWE, 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 RJ12 GWE registered?

RJ12 GWE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is RJ12 GWE safe to buy?

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