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MW61 FLX

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,775 mi
Last recorded107,775 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 FLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 94,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 1.8/2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,451 miles

front tyres getting close to limit

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2017 66,846 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,284 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 58,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,016 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2014 41,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

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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MW61 FLX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW61 FLX, 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 MW61 FLX registered?

MW61 FLX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is MW61 FLX safe to buy?

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