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L17 EFJ

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 EFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 122,482 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 122,482 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 115,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 108,992 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 104,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 98,062 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 98,062 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 91,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 86,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,697 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn to outer edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,973 miles

N/S rear tyre has slight cut on the side wall

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L17 EFJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red 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 L17 EFJ, 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 L17 EFJ registered?

L17 EFJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is L17 EFJ safe to buy?

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