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FH12 UTW

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,795 mi
Last recorded143,795 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 UTW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 143,795 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 131,588 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 18 Jun 2025 131,581 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 24 Jun 2024 124,546 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2024 124,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2023 118,745 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2023 118,725 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2023 118,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 112,379 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,553 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 104,553 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2020 93,307 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2019 81,892 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 81,892 miles

Offside 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,899 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn on edge

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,096 miles

front brake discs worn

handbrake sticking slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,124 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 41,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,872 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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FH12 UTW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH12 UTW, 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 FH12 UTW registered?

FH12 UTW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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