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FRZ 4172

2012 BMW 320

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,762 mi
Last recorded121,762 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 4172
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 121,762 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi joint loose

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 121,754 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi joint loose

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 107,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 107,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 94,100 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 94,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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FRZ 4172 is a 2012 BMW 320 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRZ 4172 registered?

FRZ 4172 is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is FRZ 4172 safe to buy?

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