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ET12 FVC

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,904 mi
Last recorded85,904 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 85,904 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded at flexi

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,210 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 78,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 72,906 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 72,903 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,231 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,804 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,102 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 44,809 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,811 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,825 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,442 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 26,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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ET12 FVC is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ET12 FVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET12 FVC?

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What year was ET12 FVC registered?

ET12 FVC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is ET12 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 FVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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