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EF61 OVO

2012 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,252 mi
Last recorded10,252 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 OVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2024 10,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 8,419 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 7,078 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 6,187 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 5,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 5,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 5,293 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 5,170 miles

Undershields/undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 4,394 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 4,379 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 3,210 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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EF61 OVO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 EF61 OVO, 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 EF61 OVO registered?

EF61 OVO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is EF61 OVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 OVO 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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