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WL12 FLR

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,006 mi
Last recorded79,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FLR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 79,006 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 73,117 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 65,753 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 56,516 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,840 miles

Engine cover - Sill covers - Under tray - Under guards fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp .

Fail 13 Sep 2021 52,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover - Sill covers - Under tray - Under guards fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp .

Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,241 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2020 46,238 miles

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

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

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,873 miles

engine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,273 miles

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

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,166 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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WL12 FLR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL12 FLR, 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 WL12 FLR registered?

WL12 FLR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is WL12 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 FLR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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