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AK12 EHU

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,734 mi
Last recorded133,734 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 133,734 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area strongly advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 124,897 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area strongly advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,883 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 104,883 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,542 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,190 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 78,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 63,875 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,769 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 48,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 45,821 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs both sides (3.5.1i)

emission's to clean to detect

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,698 miles

Front brake disc pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,793 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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AK12 EHU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK12 EHU, 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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AK12 EHU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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