MOT Status
ValidMileage
121,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
under tray damaged insecure
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35ZR 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under tray damaged insecure
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed below limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed below limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FP12 VZB is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 VZB, 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 FP12 VZB?
You can check the full history of FP12 VZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FP12 VZB registered?
FP12 VZB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2012.
Is FP12 VZB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FP12 VZB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FP12 VZB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP12 VZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.