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PX12 WPJ

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,608 mi
Last recorded179,608 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 WPJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 179,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 169,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 169,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 153,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 140,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 130,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad ware sensor damaged

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

brake pad ware light on

Pass 20 Aug 2021 120,338 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 120,335 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 110,354 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 110,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,988 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,811 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,591 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 65,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,211 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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PX12 WPJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PX12 WPJ, 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 PX12 WPJ registered?

PX12 WPJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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