CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ12 WMW

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,917 mi
Last recorded109,917 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 WMW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 109,917 miles

Front AIR LEAK IN ENGINE BAY.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2026 109,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE/OUTSIDE. 225/45 17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front AIR LEAK IN ENGINE BAY.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND SCORED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,492 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 85,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,874 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2022 75,874 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2021 63,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 53,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,191 miles

Centre stop light damaged

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,481 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2017 32,506 miles

nearside and offside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges and worn low on outer edges and cracking in tread

Pass 5 May 2016 25,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 15,040 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 15,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ12 WMW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ12 WMW, 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

How do I check the history of RJ12 WMW?

You can check the full history of RJ12 WMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ12 WMW registered?

RJ12 WMW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is RJ12 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 WMW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ12 WMW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ12 WMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.