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ML12 FXT

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,294 mi
Last recorded138,294 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 FXT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 138,294 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 138,294 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Fail 1 Dec 2021 122,045 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Pass 28 Nov 2020 108,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,475 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,114 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 82,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,542 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,858 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,744 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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ML12 FXT is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ML12 FXT, 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 ML12 FXT registered?

ML12 FXT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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