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SB61 WFS

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,445 mi
Last recorded150,445 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 WFS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 150,445 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 150,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 146,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 139,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover is insecure (5.3.2 (b))

rear wiper blade dont clear rear screen

Pass 16 Mar 2023 132,004 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 132,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover is insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 127,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,952 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))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 120,936 miles

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

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 13 Mar 2020 115,935 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 115,935 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,477 miles

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,072 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 97,072 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 48,457 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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SB61 WFS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB61 WFS, 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 SB61 WFS registered?

SB61 WFS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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