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WM12 XWD

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,790 mi
Last recorded158,790 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 158,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulging (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 158,338 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulging (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 141,296 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 141,292 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 131,555 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,205 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 126,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,951 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

damage to rear of vehicle

nearside front tyre bald on inner surface

Fail 13 Aug 2018 115,516 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

damage to rear of vehicle

nearside front tyre bald on inner surface

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,921 miles

reart tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 May 2016 44,216 miles

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,662 miles

Nearside 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 XWD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

WM12 XWD is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is WM12 XWD safe to buy?

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