2012 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · JB12 KES
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 144,144 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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JB12 KES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 144,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JB12 KES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 120 (JB12 KES) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JB12 KES Mileage History
- 17/11/2023131,082 mi
- 18/11/2024139,628 mi+8,546 mi
- 18/11/2024139,628 mi
- 25/11/2025144,134 mi+4,506 mi
- 26/11/2025144,144 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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