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EK12 SKO

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,977 mi
Last recorded94,977 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 94,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 86,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,939 miles

245/35/18 N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 13 Jun 2017 50,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

245/35/18 N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,685 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK12 SKO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK12 SKO, 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

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What year was EK12 SKO registered?

EK12 SKO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is EK12 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 SKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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