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BJ12 VLW

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,018 mi
Last recorded199,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 199,018 miles

Front Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 198,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 172,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 135,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,921 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,440 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 71,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,142 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance damaged + loose (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn devoid of tread on far inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn devoid of tread on far inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,143 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 47,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,433 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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BJ12 VLW is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 BJ12 VLW, 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 BJ12 VLW registered?

BJ12 VLW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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