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FM12 ZGF

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 ZGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 78,156 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 77,835 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,521 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,025 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 69,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,669 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,376 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 52,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,016 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 26,922 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 22,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,990 miles

mot carried out under ct criteria as adviced by service desk as vehicle was not recognised

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 ZGF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FM12 ZGF, 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 FM12 ZGF registered?

FM12 ZGF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is FM12 ZGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 ZGF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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