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EN12 FLG

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 FLG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 105,120 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 105,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,301 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,522 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,439 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,950 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 37,169 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 29,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2015 15,711 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 14,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EN12 FLG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EN12 FLG, 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 EN12 FLG registered?

EN12 FLG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is EN12 FLG safe to buy?

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