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FP12 EYM

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,987 mi
Last recorded173,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 EYM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 173,987 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 173,954 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no gas reaching tail pipe due to break in flex at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at dpf flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 158,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 143,242 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205 55 16 ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 131,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 131,186 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,841 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 112,801 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 112,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty band around edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 99,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 99,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 86,038 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,596 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FP12 EYM is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP12 EYM, 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 FP12 EYM registered?

FP12 EYM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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