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PK12 EJN

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,277 mi
Last recorded148,277 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 EJN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 148,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 148,274 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2022 144,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

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

TPMS light (noticed tyre pressures visibly low)

handbrake reading 19% on roller brake test

rear brakes noisy inside drums when wheels rotated

Pass 15 Dec 2020 129,590 miles

noises from inside offside handbrake drum when wheel rotated

Fail 15 Dec 2020 129,590 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

noises from inside offside handbrake drum when wheel rotated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,015 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 104,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,268 miles

Both rear brake discs have slight pitting to inner surfaces

Engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 52,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 44,601 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 44,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,677 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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PK12 EJN is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PK12 EJN, 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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PK12 EJN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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