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WX62 MZL

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,785 mi
Last recorded119,785 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX62 MZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 119,785 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 119,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2025 116,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm * 245/35/18 Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm * 245/35/18 Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 112,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm * 245/35/18 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm * 245/35/18 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 107,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,521 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,941 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,112 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 93,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,878 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 73,877 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,839 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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WX62 MZL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX62 MZL, 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 WX62 MZL registered?

WX62 MZL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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