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MT12 FWX

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 FWX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,104 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 93,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut on inner sidewall and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 87,768 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,321 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 69,285 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 69,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,420 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 28,420 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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MT12 FWX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT12 FWX, 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 MT12 FWX registered?

MT12 FWX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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