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BG12 UFE

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,903 mi
Last recorded112,903 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 112,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm, 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 112,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm, 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 101,583 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 22 Apr 2024 97,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring view to components.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 90,849 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,120 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked just after middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 45,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 35,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 35,161 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,064 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 26,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,617 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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BG12 UFE is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG12 UFE, 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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BG12 UFE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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