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AO12 NFY

2012 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,779 mi
Last recorded147,779 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 147,779 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 147,419 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 136,543 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 119,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 107,760 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,921 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,943 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,528 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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AO12 NFY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO12 NFY, 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 AO12 NFY registered?

AO12 NFY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is AO12 NFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 NFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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