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YB61 EJO

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,049 mi
Last recorded148,049 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 EJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 148,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 147,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 123,031 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 122,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 113,122 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,140 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 94,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,010 miles

Both rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2021 93,010 miles

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

Both rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,700 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 89,700 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,528 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,520 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

emmissions too clean too test.

front wipers smear slightly.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YB61 EJO is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB61 EJO, 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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YB61 EJO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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