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RJ62 BWN

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 BWN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 93,662 miles

Minor Exhaust Gas Leak - Found between joint connecting middle and rear sections

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 87,760 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 87,759 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,160 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 62,159 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,180 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,233 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 53,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,376 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 43,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,244 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,778 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,778 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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RJ62 BWN 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 81.3%.

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 RJ62 BWN, 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 RJ62 BWN registered?

RJ62 BWN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is RJ62 BWN safe to buy?

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