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WL61 DWU

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,065 mi
Last recorded137,065 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 DWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 137,065 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 135,472 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 135,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 128,522 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 128,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 122,332 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 122,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining pin rubber missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 112,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 112,771 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 100,348 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 100,348 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,033 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))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 88,000 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 63,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 56,392 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,600 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WL61 DWU 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 WL61 DWU, 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 WL61 DWU registered?

WL61 DWU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is WL61 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL61 DWU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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