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AJ61 JVF

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,032 mi
Last recorded88,032 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 85,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 82,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear level link seized

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,079 miles

Front Level link seized

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,258 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output heavy condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,551 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2019 64,224 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 59,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and the rest of the tyre worn to 2.5/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and the rest of the tyre worn to 2.5/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.7mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in os rack end

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,789 miles

Front Brake discs are worn and corroded on edges.

Front Brake pads are starting to get low.

Rear Brake pads are starting to get low.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 47,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Level link broken off. (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake discs are worn and corroded on edges.

Front Brake pads are starting to get low.

Rear Brake pads are starting to get low.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,329 miles

front and rear brake pads 60% worn

Fail 19 Feb 2015 40,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake pads 60% worn

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 JVF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ61 JVF, 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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AJ61 JVF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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