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FM12 ZCF

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,122 mi
Last recorded79,122 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 ZCF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,122 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 79,771 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m nail in tyre 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 68,756 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 68,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 59,665 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,314 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,848 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 35,599 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 35,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 24,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 23,397 miles

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

Pass 19 May 2017 19,872 miles

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 May 2016 16,042 miles

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 12,170 miles

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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FM12 ZCF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM12 ZCF, 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 FM12 ZCF registered?

FM12 ZCF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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