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CA12 WRV

2012 BMW 120

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,247 mi
Last recorded82,247 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 WRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 82,247 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 73,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 56,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 50,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,411 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat not fitted to seat ()

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

paper vin number damaged but other two on vehicle ok

Pass 8 Aug 2018 26,683 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 20,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 18,574 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 18,578 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 15,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,875 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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CA12 WRV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CA12 WRV, 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 CA12 WRV registered?

CA12 WRV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is CA12 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 WRV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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