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AJ12 LCV

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,369 mi
Last recorded132,369 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LCV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 116,062 miles

Exhaust front clamp cracked but exhaust is secure at time of test.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 98,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,079 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,003 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,010 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,956 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,768 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AJ12 LCV 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 91.7%.

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 AJ12 LCV, 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 AJ12 LCV registered?

AJ12 LCV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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