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FD12 UPJ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,942 mi
Last recorded76,942 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 UPJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 76,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,541 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,949 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 52,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,807 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,345 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,215 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nail in OSR tyre and bald on inner edge

Slight damage/cuts to NSF tyre sidewall, however no ply/cords exposed. Tyre also low tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Not significantly effecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 29,215 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Belt does not lock into flexible stalk (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nail in OSR tyre and bald on inner edge

Slight damage/cuts to NSF tyre sidewall, however no ply/cords exposed. Tyre also low tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Not significantly effecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,380 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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FD12 UPJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FD12 UPJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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