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EY61 VMU

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,774 mi
Last recorded108,774 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 VMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 108,774 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 101,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 94,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,541 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 70,500 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 70,500 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,093 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 65,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 33,407 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 23,932 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,353 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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EY61 VMU 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 EY61 VMU, 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 EY61 VMU registered?

EY61 VMU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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The MOT history for EY61 VMU 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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