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WG12 YWS

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,070 mi
Last recorded107,070 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YWS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 107,070 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 100,989 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 100,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,076 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 95,052 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 86,676 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 86,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2022 79,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 72,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge(205/50/17w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge adv replacement (205/50/17w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (205/50/17w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 205/50/17w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 72,310 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge(205/50/17w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge adv replacement (205/50/17w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (205/50/17w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 205/50/17w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not all components can be fully inspected

Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,564 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 49,941 miles

Damage To Offside Mirror Glass And Wing Mirror Unit But Still Providing A View To The Rear

Engine Covers And Under-Trays Fitted

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier In Boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 38,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,720 miles

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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WG12 YWS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver 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 WG12 YWS, 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 WG12 YWS registered?

WG12 YWS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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