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RJ62 AOC

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,790 mi
Last recorded94,790 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 AOC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 94,790 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 90,931 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower than off side

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2024 85,995 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 85,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 85,879 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside+offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 81,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 61,823 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FIRST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP IS MISSING

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 44,862 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 35,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 31,220 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,835 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 27,744 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 23,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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RJ62 AOC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ62 AOC, 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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RJ62 AOC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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