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FX12 ZPN

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,926 mi
Last recorded125,926 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZPN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 125,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,642 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,789 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 101,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 86,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre, excessive wear on the outside edge

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 86,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre, excessive wear on the outside edge

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,151 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,172 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 67,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus tread is perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus tread is perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,366 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGES

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,566 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,011 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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FX12 ZPN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX12 ZPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX12 ZPN registered?

FX12 ZPN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is FX12 ZPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 ZPN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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