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EY12 ZKA

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,566 mi
Last recorded99,566 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,566 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,591 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns + os (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 91,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc material on outer face flaking away under inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread + inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns + os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,565 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,747 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 44,345 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smear window screen

Fail 2 Mar 2019 44,345 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smear window screen

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,342 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,321 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,770 miles

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

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

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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EY12 ZKA 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 EY12 ZKA, 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 EY12 ZKA registered?

EY12 ZKA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EY12 ZKA safe to buy?

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