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FY12 FHN

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

209,957 mi
Last recorded209,957 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 209,957 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 209,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 196,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes on the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 196,049 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes on the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 187,443 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 183,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 178,675 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 178,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 172,790 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 172,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 164,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 132,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread area.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 132,082 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener hanging from interior mirror. (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread area.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,437 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 69,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,774 miles

windscreen cracked in zone A but not in view of road

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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FY12 FHN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY12 FHN, 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 FY12 FHN registered?

FY12 FHN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FY12 FHN safe to buy?

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