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MF62 FZZ

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,784 mi
Last recorded76,784 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 FZZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall + starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,755 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 62,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,332 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 51,007 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIZE: 225/35ZR19Y RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing significantly lower/wearing smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,457 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 15,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 14,322 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 205.50/17

Fail 21 Jul 2015 14,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges 205.50/17

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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MF62 FZZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MF62 FZZ, 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 MF62 FZZ registered?

MF62 FZZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is MF62 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 FZZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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