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W60 WLA

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,895 mi
Last recorded140,895 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW60 WLA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 140,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2024 134,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 129,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 119,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade defective

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,364 miles

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

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,273 miles

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

emissions to clean to obtain reading

Pass 22 May 2019 110,014 miles

brake service sign on

front brake pads worn close h/brake reading bit low

Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,566 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 87,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,216 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,734 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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W60 WLA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W60 WLA, 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 W60 WLA registered?

W60 WLA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is W60 WLA safe to buy?

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