CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ12 RUA

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,794 mi
Last recorded103,794 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 RUA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,794 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 85,962 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 69,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & Central ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,563 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2017 51,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 51,242 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,747 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ12 RUA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJ12 RUA, 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

How do I check the history of EJ12 RUA?

You can check the full history of EJ12 RUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ12 RUA registered?

EJ12 RUA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is EJ12 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 RUA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ12 RUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ12 RUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.