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FR58 SRR

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,740 mi
Last recorded109,740 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR58 SRR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 109,733 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,435 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 100,434 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front worn at edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

rear brake discs worn[inner]

Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,581 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre slight edge wear

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak dip stick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 77,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre slight edge wear

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak dip stick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,284 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 54,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 40,177 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,128 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 10,778 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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FR58 SRR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 FR58 SRR, 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 FR58 SRR registered?

FR58 SRR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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