MOT Status
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123,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake effort only just within requirements
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
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
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake performance only just within requirements
Offside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear axle corroded
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
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))
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FA12 MOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA12 MOB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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