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NL12 WKH

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,190 mi
Last recorded123,190 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 WKH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 123,190 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 123,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 115,043 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

brake warning light on

under trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2022 115,043 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended sticking (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

brake warning light on

tpms light on

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2021 105,499 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres wear/worn on edges

Rear shock absorbers corroded

bonnet release tight

under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2021 105,499 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres wear/worn on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

bonnet release tight

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2020 97,705 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 97,705 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,149 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 78,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 67,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on outer edges (205/50v17 runflats) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 56,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45v17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on outer edges (205/50v17 runflats) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,098 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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NL12 WKH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL12 WKH, 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 NL12 WKH registered?

NL12 WKH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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