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E26 MMC

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

136,749 mi
Last recorded136,749 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 MMC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 136,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 206,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 206,189 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 127,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 197,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 197,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 119,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 186,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 111,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 215/40 ZR18 89V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 170,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,207 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 158,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 151,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,525 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,734 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,992 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,355 miles

Front Bumpstops deteriorated

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

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

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,845 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 87,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,173 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish in tread

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,915 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,777 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,454 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 39,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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E26 MMC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E26 MMC, 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 E26 MMC registered?

E26 MMC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is E26 MMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 MMC shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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