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SP62 WLB

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,977 mi
Last recorded103,977 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 WLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 103,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front discs back plate insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2026 103,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front discs back plate insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 101,072 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 101,067 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 96,187 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both track control arm bush is d-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in the lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin oneside is wearing out more than otherside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 96,119 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both track control arm bush is d-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in the lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin oneside is wearing out more than otherside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 88,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,554 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside Rear 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))

foglamp switches have sticky operation

Fail 11 Jan 2022 81,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

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

foglamp switches have sticky operation

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,373 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,810 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 63,795 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items hanging on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,884 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 55,860 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,609 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 44,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,924 miles

Offside Front tyre edges getting worn

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP62 WLB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP62 WLB, 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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SP62 WLB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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