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FC52 AMC

2011 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,467 mi
Last recorded78,467 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC52 AMC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 66,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,570 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,494 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,669 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 53,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,303 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 33,869 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 33,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,036 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 23,906 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 20,946 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 15,352 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 11,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FC52 AMC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 71,376 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 FC52 AMC, 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 15 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FC52 AMC registered?

FC52 AMC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 January 2011.

Is FC52 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC52 AMC 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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