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FA12 MOB

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,870 mi
Last recorded123,870 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA12 MOB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 123,870 miles

Parking brake effort only just within requirements

Pass 8 Oct 2024 123,869 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 123,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2023 120,486 miles

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

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

Parking brake effort only just within requirements

Pass 7 May 2022 113,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just within requirements

Pass 29 Apr 2021 105,051 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 105,051 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2020 89,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,283 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 83,273 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 46,533 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 46,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,905 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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FA12 MOB is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA12 MOB, 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 FA12 MOB registered?

FA12 MOB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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