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DF12 EJV

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,082 mi
Last recorded129,082 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 EJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 129,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,906 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 121,906 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 105,441 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 94,255 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,581 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 87,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,485 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,378 miles

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

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

brake warning light present on dash

emissions tested no output recorded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 65,323 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light present on dash

emissions tested no output recorded

Pass 15 May 2017 53,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 38,089 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 31,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 31,661 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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DF12 EJV is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 DF12 EJV, 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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DF12 EJV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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