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WM12 OWZ

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,371 mi
Last recorded91,371 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 OWZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 91,371 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 87,635 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 77,626 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,402 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,393 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,162 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,503 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,443 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,884 miles

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

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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WM12 OWZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WM12 OWZ, 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 WM12 OWZ registered?

WM12 OWZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is WM12 OWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 OWZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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