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FD12 OVF

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,244 mi
Last recorded157,244 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 OVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 157,244 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 142,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 130,947 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 120,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 113,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 102,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,402 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 72,839 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,924 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 51,591 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 38,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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FD12 OVF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FD12 OVF, 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 FD12 OVF registered?

FD12 OVF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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