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ND12 FLK

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,653 mi
Last recorded124,653 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 FLK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 124,653 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 124,634 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 123,108 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 123,076 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 117,578 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 117,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 112,496 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

foot brake has slight travel but still has some reserve travel

Fail 8 Jul 2023 112,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

foot brake has slight travel but still has some reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2022 104,886 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 104,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 90,501 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 82,522 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2019 73,400 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2018 61,371 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 49,218 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 18 May 2016 34,433 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 34,433 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 22,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ND12 FLK is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ND12 FLK, 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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ND12 FLK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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