CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE61 EFN

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,082 mi
Last recorded111,082 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 EFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 111,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,396 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,176 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,888 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))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has impact damage

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring incorrectly mounted *** plus mounting/ location rubber on strut is missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has impact damage

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 80,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit @ 2mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 71,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,555 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,828 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

floor pan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 41,783 miles

floor pan covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2017 41,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

floor pan covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 36,895 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,080 miles

Front Windscreen damaged.

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished and nail in tyre.

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,420 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE61 EFN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OE61 EFN, 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

How do I check the history of OE61 EFN?

You can check the full history of OE61 EFN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE61 EFN registered?

OE61 EFN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is OE61 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE61 EFN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE61 EFN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE61 EFN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.