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A11 WJY

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,794 mi
Last recorded73,794 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 WJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,794 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 18 Mar 2025 69,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 66,969 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 59,273 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 59,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,124 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 50,916 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 50,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 44,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,135 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,201 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 31,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,440 miles

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

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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A11 WJY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A11 WJY, 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 A11 WJY registered?

A11 WJY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is A11 WJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 WJY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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