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FE12 TXD

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,992 mi
Last recorded80,992 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 TXD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 80,992 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 79,022 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 79,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 70,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 63,593 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2021 53,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 53,758 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,441 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 49,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 45,289 miles

covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 45,289 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 61% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 40,552 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 34,827 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wall slight damage

Pass 2 Dec 2016 29,606 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 23,388 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,763 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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FE12 TXD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 FE12 TXD, 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 FE12 TXD registered?

FE12 TXD is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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