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WJ57 CAR

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 CAR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 89,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 82,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,519 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 71,254 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 71,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is slightly perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 66,933 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid headlight bulbs fitted to nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted at caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted and slightly split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is slightly perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 59,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,858 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,638 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,734 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,555 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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WJ57 CAR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ57 CAR, 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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WJ57 CAR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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