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S17 WND

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 WND
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 99,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 93,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2025 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 87,610 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in front windscreen near side front (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays obscuring some components

Fail 31 Mar 2023 82,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,124 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,031 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 66,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2020 66,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,023 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing 205/50r17 b/stone potenza (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check n/s/r seat belt or centre

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,016 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Small stonechips in windscreen.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,890 miles

Undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,797 miles

Covers fitted to underside to f vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,521 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,364 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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S17 WND is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S17 WND, 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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S17 WND is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is S17 WND safe to buy?

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