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EA12 MHO

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,382 mi
Last recorded108,382 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 MHO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,382 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 101,154 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

light corrosion over various underbody sections above rear subframe

Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,767 miles

Nearside Front Strut top has play

Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,373 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,584 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,416 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,832 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 12,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,114 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 12,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

all tyres been ran flat

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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EA12 MHO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EA12 MHO, 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 EA12 MHO registered?

EA12 MHO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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