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WX12 ZBG

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,803 mi
Last recorded133,803 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 ZBG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 133,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 133,801 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2025 121,588 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 6 Aug 2024 117,543 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 117,543 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 110,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 108,628 miles

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Fail 16 Sep 2022 108,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,094 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,094 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,656 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 80,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 76,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 71,811 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2018 71,811 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 60,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,693 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres slightly worn on edges

Front under tray fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 34,931 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the chords.

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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WX12 ZBG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WX12 ZBG, 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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WX12 ZBG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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