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BJ12 GBV

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,382 mi
Last recorded122,382 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 122,382 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 121,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 117,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,480 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 110,260 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 105,321 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 104,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 81,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 71,221 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 71,219 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 59,314 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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BJ12 GBV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 72,040 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 Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 GBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ12 GBV registered?

BJ12 GBV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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