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WF12 WSX

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,395 mi
Last recorded125,395 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 WSX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 125,395 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 125,395 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 112,826 miles

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

steering rack noisy

Fail 3 Dec 2024 112,826 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

steering rack noisy

Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,494 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel inner bead slightly distorted

Offside Rear Road wheel inner bead slightly distorted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,026 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 225/45 x 17 94 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,431 miles

PARKING SHOES ADJUSTMENT ADVISED

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

WIPERS HARD/JUDDED >>> NEW ADVISED

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,430 miles

Engine under tray missing

Nearside Front Jacking pad missing

Nearside Under cover broken

Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,430 miles

Engine under tray missing

Nearside Front Jacking pad missing

Nearside Under cover broken

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,908 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,129 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,521 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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WF12 WSX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF12 WSX, 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

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What year was WF12 WSX registered?

WF12 WSX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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