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WM12 WFC

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,099 mi
Last recorded120,099 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 WFC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 120,099 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 120,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 108,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,978 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 100,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,016 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,773 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,123 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,374 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 48,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 34,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 17,744 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 16,632 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 WFC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

WM12 WFC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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