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SL12 WCT

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,209 mi
Last recorded152,209 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WCT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 152,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 147,825 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 147,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 139,541 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,646 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 133,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 128,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 118,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,069 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2020 110,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2019 103,681 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 103,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,842 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,694 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,049 miles

nearside front tyre wall scrubbed

Fail 19 Mar 2015 58,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wall scrubbed

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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SL12 WCT 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 SL12 WCT, 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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SL12 WCT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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