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FW12 ECY

2012 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 ECY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,066 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 82,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various place (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,433 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 72,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 63,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,322 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,892 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 36,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,023 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 27,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,958 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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FW12 ECY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FW12 ECY, 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 FW12 ECY registered?

FW12 ECY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FW12 ECY safe to buy?

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