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WU12 GXZ

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 GXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 102,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,504 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack around rear view mirror. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating is swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,504 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack around rear view mirror. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating is swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 92,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 79,801 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge on both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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 19 Feb 2021 73,305 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,601 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,641 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 57,551 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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WU12 GXZ 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 WU12 GXZ, 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 WU12 GXZ registered?

WU12 GXZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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