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KC08 WEN

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,852 mi
Last recorded108,852 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC08 WEN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 108,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 97,219 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 84,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 74,863 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,622 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 70,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,409 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,183 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear 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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KC08 WEN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KC08 WEN, 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 KC08 WEN registered?

KC08 WEN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is KC08 WEN safe to buy?

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