CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM12 WKV

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,784 mi
Last recorded56,784 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 WKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 56,784 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 53,618 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,210 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 48,210 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 44,634 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,329 miles

both rear shock absorbers have slight oil misting

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,539 miles

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight oil sweat at both rear shock absorbers

Pass 10 Jun 2020 37,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,507 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,295 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,826 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM12 WKV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM12 WKV, 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

How do I check the history of SM12 WKV?

You can check the full history of SM12 WKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM12 WKV registered?

SM12 WKV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is SM12 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 WKV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM12 WKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM12 WKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.