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FG12 XZL

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,915 mi
Last recorded89,915 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 89,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,832 miles

Undertrays covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2024 75,517 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 64,956 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,475 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,293 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 49,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2019 37,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,871 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 28,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 21,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,105 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 XZL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FG12 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

FG12 XZL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FG12 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 XZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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