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FR12 NTC

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,191 mi
Last recorded148,191 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 NTC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 148,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 143,366 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 133,859 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 133,859 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 126,290 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,351 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 96,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,206 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 81,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,849 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,470 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,286 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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FR12 NTC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 FR12 NTC, 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 FR12 NTC registered?

FR12 NTC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for FR12 NTC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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