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FD61 UVC

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,658 mi
Last recorded155,658 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 UVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 155,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 148,922 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 148,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 141,079 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 133,039 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 121,598 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 121,596 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 176,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 97,080 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,284 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 84,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,567 miles

o/s rear side light not working but two bulbs fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,005 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges and slight cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges and slight cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 61,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed no inner sidewall left (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges and slight cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges and slight cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2015 54,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2015 54,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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FD61 UVC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD61 UVC, 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 FD61 UVC registered?

FD61 UVC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is FD61 UVC safe to buy?

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