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A14 WAW

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,463 mi
Last recorded117,463 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 WAW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,463 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 117,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emissions too clean to register

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 97,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 80,496 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 80,496 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,850 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,947 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,473 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 69,267 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 73,337 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 63,109 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,536 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,400 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 39,043 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,322 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres getting low on tread and stepping on inside

Pass 17 May 2016 18,299 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,603 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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A14 WAW is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A14 WAW, 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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A14 WAW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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