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FF10 MAC

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,532 mi
Last recorded87,532 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF10 MAC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 87,532 miles

Manufacture engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 82,671 miles

Manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is nearing limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is nearing limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,594 miles

Manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,226 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 65,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 45,779 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,995 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 41,216 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,943 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 34,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,444 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,810 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cut in chords

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 26 Jan 2015 15,813 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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FF10 MAC is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FF10 MAC, 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 FF10 MAC registered?

FF10 MAC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is FF10 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF10 MAC 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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