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RJ61 OLG

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,783 mi
Last recorded146,783 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 OLG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 146,783 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 146,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 138,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 125,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 120,724 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,414 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

Fail 1 Mar 2023 114,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

Pass 10 Mar 2022 106,644 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP IS FULL OF CONDENSATION/WATER

Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,098 miles

Nearside Front day time running light inop

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,168 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,444 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 75,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,092 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,545 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ61 OLG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ61 OLG, 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 RJ61 OLG registered?

RJ61 OLG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ61 OLG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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