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A2 EGL

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,908 mi
Last recorded57,908 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EGL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 57,908 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 54,706 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 51,786 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 48,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,315 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,122 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 42,122 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,523 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,374 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,375 miles

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

outer edge wear on both front tyres

Fail 24 Jul 2015 16,077 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,077 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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A2 EGL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 A2 EGL, 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 A2 EGL registered?

A2 EGL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is A2 EGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 EGL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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