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EK12 ZUD

2012 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,987 mi
Last recorded58,987 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZUD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,987 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 58,982 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 55,914 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 53,027 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 43,218 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 43,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 34,203 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 23,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 17,057 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 16,178 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 14,001 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP SHOWING ON DASH

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,224 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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EK12 ZUD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

EK12 ZUD is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 ZUD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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