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WU12 GYO

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,227 mi
Last recorded109,227 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 GYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,227 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 103,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 103,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,218 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 89,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,774 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 55,090 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,236 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,972 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,097 miles

all discs worn

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 GYO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYO, 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 WU12 GYO registered?

WU12 GYO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WU12 GYO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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