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BR02 ENX

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,272 mi
Last recorded130,272 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 ENX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 130,272 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 123,336 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2024 123,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 113,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 90,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,677 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 76,677 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,553 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 65,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 50,416 miles

nearside front tyre worn very slightly on outer edge

offside front tyre worn very slightly on outer edge

Fail 3 May 2017 50,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 91w (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm very close to legal limit 225/45/17 91w (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre valves perished

nearside front tyre worn very slightly on outer edge

offside front tyre valves perished

offside front tyre worn very slightly on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,176 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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BR02 ENX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BR02 ENX, 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 BR02 ENX registered?

BR02 ENX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is BR02 ENX safe to buy?

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