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EO12 SBV

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,744 mi
Last recorded159,744 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 SBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 159,744 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 159,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 144,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 144,369 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 136,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 127,598 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 127,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 126,672 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 122,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 117,926 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,704 miles

rear diff slight leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2020 112,704 miles

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

rear diff slight leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,107 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,111 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 72,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,127 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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EO12 SBV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EO12 SBV, 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 EO12 SBV registered?

EO12 SBV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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