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FR12 WLK

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,034 mi
Last recorded83,034 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 WLK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum requirement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 12 Mar 2025 79,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum requirement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,369 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,516 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,795 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 58,776 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall caused by nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,218 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,894 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FR12 WLK is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FR12 WLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR12 WLK registered?

FR12 WLK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is FR12 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 WLK 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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