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EJ62 TUW

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,061 mi
Last recorded94,061 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 TUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 94,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,095 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,999 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,806 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,606 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,606 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,602 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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EJ62 TUW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ62 TUW, 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 EJ62 TUW registered?

EJ62 TUW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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