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BJ12 FHB

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,677 mi
Last recorded108,677 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FHB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 108,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 108,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,105 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,112 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,861 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 38,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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BJ12 FHB is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BJ12 FHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 FHB registered?

BJ12 FHB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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