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WK12 FDC

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,831 mi
Last recorded128,831 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 FDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 128,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 110,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 110,684 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,655 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working wing mirror casing! (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With cuts not exposed to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS+OS, Further wear will result in M.O.T failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 86,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator NS+OS, Discs also heavily lipped/worn. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn across tread/edges.245/35/18 92 Y XLOAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With cuts not exposed to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS+OS, Further wear will result in M.O.T failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,752 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 75,639 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 75,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp in op

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,488 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 69,484 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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,597 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,468 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2016 38,468 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,533 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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WK12 FDC is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WK12 FDC, 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 WK12 FDC registered?

WK12 FDC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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