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WR61 XMO

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,579 mi
Last recorded177,579 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 XMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 177,579 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 168,888 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 168,888 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 158,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2022 150,986 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 150,984 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 142,690 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 142,690 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,259 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 130,876 miles

One of two number plate lights inop- n/s

Pass 10 Jan 2018 122,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn out on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,689 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both tyres becoming low on treads

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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WR61 XMO 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 WR61 XMO, 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 WR61 XMO registered?

WR61 XMO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is WR61 XMO safe to buy?

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