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EF12 VYS

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,602 mi
Last recorded113,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 VYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2025 113,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 106,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,325 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,380 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,738 miles

front and rear inner brake pads wearing thin.

n/s front tyre has cuts in outer wall.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,359 miles

Nearside 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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EF12 VYS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF12 VYS, 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 EF12 VYS registered?

EF12 VYS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is EF12 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 VYS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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