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FG12 RFN

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,911 mi
Last recorded177,911 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 RFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 177,911 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 160,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 141,879 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 141,476 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 125,185 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 125,135 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre valves are deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2018 110,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 7 Oct 2017 92,092 miles

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Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,637 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2015 34,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 RFN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG12 RFN registered?

FG12 RFN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is FG12 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 RFN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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