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EN62 DLX

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,517 mi
Last recorded102,517 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN62 DLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 102,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 102,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 92,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

defective light switch

Fail 12 Mar 2025 92,001 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected top of engine (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

defective light switch

Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,359 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2022 84,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2021 77,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 72,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,761 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 36,428 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 21,811 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 21,811 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,264 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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EN62 DLX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EN62 DLX, 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 EN62 DLX registered?

EN62 DLX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is EN62 DLX safe to buy?

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