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AD12 FBG

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,646 mi
Last recorded46,646 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 FBG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,646 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 42,895 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 42,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,548 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 35,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 28,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,828 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside front lower arm bush cracking (front arm)

Fail 15 Jul 2019 24,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (Non repairable 225/45 R17 91W Runflat Bridgestone) ()

Nearside front lower arm bush cracking (front arm)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 19,716 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 16,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 11,439 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 7,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,024 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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AD12 FBG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD12 FBG, 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 AD12 FBG registered?

AD12 FBG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AD12 FBG safe to buy?

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