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FN62 NEO

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,938 mi
Last recorded86,938 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 NEO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 86,938 miles

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

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

offside day time running light out

Fail 28 Feb 2026 86,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside day time running light out

Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 80,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 77,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 74,536 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 72,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 66,326 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,039 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 56,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,219 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see all testable items under vehicle due to under bodyshields.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 36,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,974 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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FN62 NEO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FN62 NEO, 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 FN62 NEO registered?

FN62 NEO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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