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EB51 LEY

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,262 mi
Last recorded120,262 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB51 LEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 120,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 115,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,217 miles

Front Exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 108,217 miles

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

Front Exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 91,543 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 84,593 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 84,593 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,175 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 75,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,953 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,166 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,546 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,056 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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EB51 LEY 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 EB51 LEY, 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 EB51 LEY registered?

EB51 LEY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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