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EJ12 WSO

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,609 mi
Last recorded94,609 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 94,609 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,352 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 90,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested n\w (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 86,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 81,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Walls 215/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Walls 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,370 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 77,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,919 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,387 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,574 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 52,278 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,386 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,121 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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EJ12 WSO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ12 WSO, 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 EJ12 WSO registered?

EJ12 WSO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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