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WM12 OYO

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,769 mi
Last recorded154,769 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 154,769 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 154,763 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 143,636 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 143,589 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 128,695 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 128,386 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 117,025 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 Apr 2023 117,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Apr 2022 103,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front day running light flickering

Fail 12 Apr 2022 103,591 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front day running light flickering

Pass 15 Apr 2021 89,922 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,733 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,610 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,375 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 28,468 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 22,672 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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WM12 OYO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WM12 OYO, 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 OYO registered?

WM12 OYO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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