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FM62 OHU

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,030 mi
Last recorded73,030 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 OHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 73,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 63,670 miles

Nearside Front beam pattern only just visible

Pass 9 Nov 2023 52,478 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 52,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 50,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

slight play in offside front steering arm ball joint

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2022 50,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

slight play in offside front steering arm ball joint

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside windscreen washer jet blocked

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2021 47,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,807 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2020 44,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,165 miles

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

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

protective shield fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,770 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Slight pitting to NS rear brake discs....inner face

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,953 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 32,645 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside front inner brake discs pitted

offside front inner brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,681 miles

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

lower covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2016 28,681 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

lower covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2015 22,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 17,757 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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FM62 OHU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FM62 OHU, 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

How do I check the history of FM62 OHU?

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What year was FM62 OHU registered?

FM62 OHU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FM62 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM62 OHU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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