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S1 WKG

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,943 mi
Last recorded117,943 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 WKG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 117,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 102,822 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 16 Aug 2022 93,940 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 93,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,201 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 76,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 62,374 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 May 2018 53,065 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 34,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,038 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 18,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in front tyre treads

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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S1 WKG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S1 WKG, 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 S1 WKG registered?

S1 WKG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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