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J13 WEH

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,689 mi
Last recorded68,689 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 WEH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 68,689 miles

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2025 65,519 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 62,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 62,463 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,231 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 58,272 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 58,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,713 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,115 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge and slightly perished on side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,515 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,286 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,827 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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J13 WEH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J13 WEH, 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 J13 WEH registered?

J13 WEH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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