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XO12 JAB

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,392 mi
Last recorded103,392 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO12 JAB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,392 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 103,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 96,678 miles

DAMPNESS IN O/S HEAD LIGHT

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened LOWERED ,WHEELS CLOSE TO WHEEL ARCH (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened LOWERED, WHEELS CLOSE TO WHEEL ARCH (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,671 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DAMPNESS IN O/S HEAD LIGHT

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened LOWERED ,WHEELS CLOSE TO WHEEL ARCH (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened LOWERED, WHEELS CLOSE TO WHEEL ARCH (5.3.1 (d) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,465 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,437 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 52,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 49,030 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 41,480 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 36,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 28,914 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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XO12 JAB 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XO12 JAB, 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 XO12 JAB registered?

XO12 JAB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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