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P60 ECP

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

101,339 mi
Last recorded101,339 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 ECP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 101,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 120,760 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 96,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,250 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,442 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 112,442 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,886 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,296 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,494 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 63,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 106,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,962 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 58,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 104,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,872 miles

Vehicle passed the emission test, however no print out was given due to low emissions

Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,739 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,665 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 48,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 95,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,883 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 74,551 miles

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,551 miles

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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P60 ECP is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 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 P60 ECP, 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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P60 ECP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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