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TR10 CSJ

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,057 mi
Last recorded66,057 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR10 CSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,057 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Headlamp switch broken, not allowing you to turn the dipped beams on, but do come on on auto lights. (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 54,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,346 miles

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

Tpms light on

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 40,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 37,935 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 37,935 miles

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

Nearside Front cuts between tread

Offside Front cuts between tread

Offside Rear cuts between tread

Pass 8 May 2017 36,011 miles

Nail in tyre Tyre tread worn on inner edge and cracked ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread cracked

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge and cracked

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread cracked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 32,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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TR10 CSJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 TR10 CSJ, 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 TR10 CSJ registered?

TR10 CSJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is TR10 CSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR10 CSJ 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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