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AJ61 MVR

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,452 mi
Last recorded47,452 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 MVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 47,452 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 43,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 42,326 miles

boot lid not able to be opened all the time but can be secured in the locked position

Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,281 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight play and knocking noise coming from offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2020 30,692 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 27,070 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 24,037 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 20,312 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 16,441 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 11,794 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 MVR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVR, 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 MVR registered?

AJ61 MVR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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