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T20 JRW

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,767 mi
Last recorded133,767 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 JRW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 133,767 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 128,349 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 123,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 117,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,059 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,631 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 101,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,987 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,725 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,945 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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T20 JRW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T20 JRW, 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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How do I check the history of T20 JRW?

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What year was T20 JRW registered?

T20 JRW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is T20 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T20 JRW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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