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FN12 BYP

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,923 mi
Last recorded103,923 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 103,923 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 103,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,123 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,034 miles

Rear discs corroded slightly

Slight play in both front strut top

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,830 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 79,830 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,747 miles

Rear pads appear low

Pass 14 May 2019 66,973 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 61,402 miles

front brake pads worn

nsr tyre close to limit

rear pads worn

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 22 May 2017 56,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 50,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 43,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FN12 BYP is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FN12 BYP, 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 FN12 BYP registered?

FN12 BYP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is FN12 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 BYP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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