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X50 LJJ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,747 mi
Last recorded70,747 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 LJJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 70,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 66,568 miles

Nearside Front headlamp is damp inside but beam pattern ok

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,857 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 56,024 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,228 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 38,410 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Brake imbalance across front axle

Front brake discs are in very poor condition and need replacing soon

Rear brake pads 2-3mm and discs lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2019 31,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,131 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,981 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,533 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,063 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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X50 LJJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X50 LJJ, 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 X50 LJJ registered?

X50 LJJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is X50 LJJ safe to buy?

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