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FG12 NUO

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,726 mi
Last recorded149,726 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 NUO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 149,726 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 149,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2025 142,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 133,862 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 133,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 128,101 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 127,994 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Indicator switch faulty not cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 109,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 90,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear warning light on dash

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 74,105 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 73,714 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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 1 Jun 2018 55,349 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 55,335 miles

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

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

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 29 Apr 2017 35,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FG12 NUO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FG12 NUO, 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 FG12 NUO registered?

FG12 NUO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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