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EJ61 UFK

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,369 mi
Last recorded163,369 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 UFK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 163,369 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2024 161,527 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 161,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 156,357 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2022 145,234 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 135,290 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 125,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 116,041 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 116,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,577 miles

Diff. pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2018 111,577 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Diff. pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,784 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 77,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,170 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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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EJ61 UFK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ61 UFK, 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 EJ61 UFK registered?

EJ61 UFK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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