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E15 EEX

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,766 mi
Last recorded49,766 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 EEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 49,766 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,786 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))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 46,155 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 46,155 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 43,229 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 43,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,482 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 35,342 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 35,342 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 30,150 miles

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2020 30,150 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 24,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,497 miles

Front brake pads 1/2worn

Rear brake pads1/2worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cut in tread aprox 13mm to the cords. advise renewing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 12,938 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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E15 EEX 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 E15 EEX, 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 E15 EEX registered?

E15 EEX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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