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FW12 TBV

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,953 mi
Last recorded49,953 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 TBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 49,953 miles

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

tpms light on not flashing

Pass 31 Mar 2025 49,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 49,634 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,143 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 43,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,987 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,580 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 13 Apr 2018 31,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,446 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 TBV is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

FW12 TBV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is FW12 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 TBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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