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AF12 UFM

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,241 mi
Last recorded148,241 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UFM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 148,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 143,057 miles

Front brake discs corodded and worn

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 135,570 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 135,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 130,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 124,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,643 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 120,643 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,214 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,014 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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AF12 UFM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF12 UFM, 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 AF12 UFM registered?

AF12 UFM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AF12 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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