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RF12 FZZ

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,228 mi
Last recorded103,228 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 FZZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp on constant when position lamps on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp on constant when position lamps on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

hazard warning flash rate uneven/irregular

Pass 7 Sep 2024 97,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 97,930 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearing MOT limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,402 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 83,399 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,321 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,845 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,899 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,764 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,539 miles

Front tyres cracking through tread

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,915 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 8,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 8,959 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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RF12 FZZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF12 FZZ, 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 RF12 FZZ registered?

RF12 FZZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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