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AJ61 ECW

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,774 mi
Last recorded130,774 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 ECW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 130,774 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 130,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 111,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2024 111,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very near to cords!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,845 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 90,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,294 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 89,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,554 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 48,487 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,367 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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AJ61 ECW 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 AJ61 ECW, 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 AJ61 ECW registered?

AJ61 ECW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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