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WN62 NKE

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,872 mi
Last recorded109,872 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 NKE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 109,872 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2024 106,638 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 106,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,123 miles

Diesel exhaust emissions too clean to register on test equipment

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Fail 17 Nov 2023 103,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Diesel exhaust emissions too clean to register on test equipment

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,094 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,671 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,665 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,468 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sill covers and underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,403 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear inner and outer edge of n/side front tyre

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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WN62 NKE 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 WN62 NKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN62 NKE registered?

WN62 NKE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is WN62 NKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 NKE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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