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WM12 TXB

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 TXB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 107,365 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 107,266 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,379 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine undertray missing

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,583 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers on underside stopping a 100% inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2017 76,385 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 13 Jul 2016 69,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TXB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

WM12 TXB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is WM12 TXB safe to buy?

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