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D3 JAX

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 JAX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 60,033 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 55,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 51,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 43,194 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 43,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 40,303 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 38,280 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 32,999 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 27,747 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 22,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 15,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

wear on inner and outer edge front tyres

Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 10,096 miles

X2 Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges.

X2 Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

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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D3 JAX 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 92.9%.

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 D3 JAX, 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 D3 JAX registered?

D3 JAX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is D3 JAX safe to buy?

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