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ND12 XFC

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,276 mi
Last recorded164,276 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 164,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 151,698 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 151,698 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 141,363 miles

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

Offside Front Lower fog/spot outer lens damaged/part missing

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 141,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre carcass split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower fog/spot outer lens damaged/part missing

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 134,829 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.

Fail 15 Jun 2020 134,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads-advise renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,175 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 102,046 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,035 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 78,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge tread compound worn and exposed softer plies underneath. soft rubber bulges. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge tread compound worn and exposed softer plies underneath. soft rubber bulges. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,658 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,334 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 XFC is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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