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B19 EAJ

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,745 mi
Last recorded88,745 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,377 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,484 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 4 Aug 2020 77,773 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 77,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,205 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 74,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,100 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,987 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked tread (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has age related cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,882 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 41,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B19 EAJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B19 EAJ, 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 B19 EAJ registered?

B19 EAJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is B19 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 EAJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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