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XX08 AJF

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,134 mi
Last recorded147,134 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX08 AJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 147,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch missing

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2026 147,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch missing (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels front or rear (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch missing

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective both sides

Pass 28 Mar 2025 138,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 138,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 129,045 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 129,036 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror/phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 118,010 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 118,010 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 115,185 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 111,499 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 111,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 99,700 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,959 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 87,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 84,185 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 May 2017 69,947 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 69,947 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/zr18 92y nexen (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 56,844 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 56,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail in tyre ( repairable )

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,962 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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XX08 AJF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XX08 AJF, 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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XX08 AJF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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