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WV12 FGM

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,562 mi
Last recorded146,562 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 FGM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 146,562 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 138,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,969 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 128,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front loose bulb rolling around in headlamp

Pass 26 Sep 2022 106,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight flat spot on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,383 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 79,383 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 65,631 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 65,626 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 17,456 miles

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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WV12 FGM 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 WV12 FGM, 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 WV12 FGM registered?

WV12 FGM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 FGM 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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