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FL12 FCU

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,637 mi
Last recorded109,637 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 109,637 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear bumper damaged

small crack near side outside wipers swipe

Fail 22 Nov 2019 109,637 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear bumper damaged

small crack near side outside wipers swipe

Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No emissions detected.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 FCU is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

FL12 FCU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is FL12 FCU safe to buy?

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