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SD12 XJB

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,458 mi
Last recorded59,458 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 XJB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 59,458 miles

Both Front And Rear Nearside Wheels Welded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off securing screw broken 1 side (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,641 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 46,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,678 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 42,925 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 42,925 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,470 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 34,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 24,710 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 20,205 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 20,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cracking inside tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking inside edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emmissions too low for recording

Fail 22 Feb 2017 17,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cracking inside tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking inside edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emmissions too low for recording

Pass 12 Feb 2016 10,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,181 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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SD12 XJB 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 SD12 XJB, 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 SD12 XJB registered?

SD12 XJB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is SD12 XJB safe to buy?

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