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A12 FBO

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,487 mi
Last recorded114,487 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FBO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 114,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 109,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 102,757 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 80,822 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,319 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

various body damage

Fail 3 Apr 2019 63,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

various body damage

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,359 miles

Both rear indicators discolouring

Offside rear tyre worn close to limits

Rear diff leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2018 56,359 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear indicators discolouring

Offside rear tyre worn close to limits

Rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,941 miles

Wipers burp across windscreen

Flat tyre warning light on

Slight judder offside front brake

Pass 6 May 2015 30,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 30,921 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 1 May 2014 26,094 miles

emission was to clean

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,789 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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A12 FBO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 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 A12 FBO, 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 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 FBO registered?

A12 FBO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is A12 FBO safe to buy?

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