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FL12 FBA

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,026 mi
Last recorded67,026 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 FBA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 67,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pads getting low

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 67,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pads getting low

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 40,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 35,577 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2020 29,875 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 29,875 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre was flat ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,478 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 25,291 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 18,384 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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FL12 FBA 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 80%.

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 FL12 FBA, 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 FL12 FBA registered?

FL12 FBA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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