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FX12 ZRK

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,924 mi
Last recorded82,924 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZRK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,924 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2026 82,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure bumper corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 19 Jan 2026 76,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 72,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 66,178 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,408 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 51,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,896 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 50,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,590 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 35,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,210 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 ZRK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX12 ZRK, 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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FX12 ZRK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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