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BD12 EEY

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,686 mi
Last recorded137,686 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 EEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 137,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 130,412 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS light on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2024 130,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS light on dash

Pass 3 May 2023 107,315 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 107,207 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 97,019 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,616 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 67,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,370 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 40,370 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 35,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 27,141 miles

Advise nearside washer jet nozzle missing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 20,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 14,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,102 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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BD12 EEY is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 BD12 EEY, 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 BD12 EEY registered?

BD12 EEY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is BD12 EEY safe to buy?

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