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GU12 UFN

2012 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,191 mi
Last recorded24,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW F Series15,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 UFN
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,191 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 22,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 22,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 20,075 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 18,223 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 16,735 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain and sprockets badly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,424 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 9,701 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 9,701 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 8,247 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 8,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 5,185 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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GU12 UFN is a 2012 BMW F Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 15,032 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 UFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU12 UFN?

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What year was GU12 UFN registered?

GU12 UFN is a 2012 BMW F Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is GU12 UFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 UFN 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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