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XW12 DAN

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXW12 DAN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 121,158 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 114,262 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 108,629 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 102,489 miles

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 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 102,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,775 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,735 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 74,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,986 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2015 30,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2015 30,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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XW12 DAN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 XW12 DAN, 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 XW12 DAN registered?

XW12 DAN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is XW12 DAN safe to buy?

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