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EY12 ZKS

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,320 mi
Last recorded122,320 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZKS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,320 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,591 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,173 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,097 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 52,097 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,657 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,262 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 29,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,081 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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EY12 ZKS is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

EY12 ZKS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EY12 ZKS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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