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RJ12 HVR

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,302 mi
Last recorded137,302 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 HVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 137,302 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe clamp cracked in half. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 137,302 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe clamp cracked in half. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 129,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 120,006 miles

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW READINGS,JUST PASSED MOT.

Fail 21 Jun 2022 120,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW READINGS,JUST PASSED MOT.

Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 111,332 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 106,616 miles

Both nearside road wheels have damage to outer rims

Light switch damaged but still operating correctly

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 106,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Both nearside road wheels have damage to outer rims

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

Pass 30 May 2019 100,365 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside front and rear wheels have damage to outer bead rims

Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,414 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 84,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 45,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HVR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVR, 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 RJ12 HVR registered?

RJ12 HVR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is RJ12 HVR safe to buy?

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