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RK12 WCW

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 WCW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 87,712 miles

Nearside Drl not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 87,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning message/lamp on display

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

Nearside Drl not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 78,504 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Nearside Headlamp has condensation inside lens

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2024 78,504 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Nearside Headlamp has condensation inside lens

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,018 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 68,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pads sensor lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,155 miles

Nearside headlight condensated

Offside wiper smeary

Pass 30 Oct 2020 36,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 28,574 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 24,812 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 19,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 15,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 11,377 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 9,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RK12 WCW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 RK12 WCW, 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

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What year was RK12 WCW registered?

RK12 WCW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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