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EK12 ZWL

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,421 mi
Last recorded100,421 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZWL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,421 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 100,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damaged also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 79,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damaged also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 75,771 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,520 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 66,869 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 63,434 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,076 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,030 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,919 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,507 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,772 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 ZWL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZWL, 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 EK12 ZWL registered?

EK12 ZWL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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