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FN61 BTF

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,136 mi
Last recorded152,136 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 BTF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 152,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 145,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 136,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 125,702 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,290 miles

stretched tyres fitted on test

Pass 4 Jan 2020 96,935 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 96,634 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 87,820 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 87,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge cannot be repaired and excessively worn inner edge ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 58,198 miles

Offside Front Advise both front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Jan 2015 44,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FN61 BTF is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN61 BTF, 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 FN61 BTF registered?

FN61 BTF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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The MOT history for FN61 BTF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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