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RJ12 HVS

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,464 mi
Last recorded78,464 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 78,464 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,872 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 77,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 76,487 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 75,208 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,024 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 73,146 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,431 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 70,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp insecure/damaged. still functional.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bolt in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn approx. 2 mm inner edge

Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,625 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 45,243 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 45,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 33,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

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 HVS 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 80%.

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 RJ12 HVS, 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 HVS registered?

RJ12 HVS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is RJ12 HVS safe to buy?

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