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EO12 XZJ

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,868 mi
Last recorded84,868 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 XZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,868 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 84,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 74,985 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,560 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 56,846 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 56,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 52,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,170 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 XZJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EO12 XZJ, 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 EO12 XZJ registered?

EO12 XZJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is EO12 XZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 XZJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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