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VN12 ACJ

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,793 mi
Last recorded65,793 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ACJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 65,793 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 62,699 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,066 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,822 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,014 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,894 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,338 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,670 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,405 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,857 miles

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

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

no smoke for emissions read out

Pass 29 Jul 2015 15,203 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,416 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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VN12 ACJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN12 ACJ, 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 VN12 ACJ registered?

VN12 ACJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is VN12 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 ACJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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