2012 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · LS12 EJE
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 74,811 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LS12 EJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 74,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LS12 EJE Mileage History
- 08/08/202265,405 mi
- 11/12/202370,891 mi+5,486 mi
- 11/12/202370,891 mi
- 03/12/202474,809 mi+3,918 mi
- 03/12/202474,811 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS12 EJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 120 (LS12 EJE) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17RF (5.2.3 (d) ”.
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