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X15 WLR

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,397 mi
Last recorded63,397 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX15 WLR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 63,397 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,651 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,307 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,087 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,768 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 43,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,594 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,555 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 41,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,240 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 40,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,943 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 38,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,787 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,100 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 27,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X15 WLR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X15 WLR, 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 X15 WLR registered?

X15 WLR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is X15 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X15 WLR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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