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AK12 WVF

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,846 mi
Last recorded92,846 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 92,846 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,451 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,149 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,285 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,119 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing near legal limit, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing near legal limit, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions too clean to test

Pass 14 May 2018 55,021 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 45,320 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 45,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished and low on edges

Pass 16 May 2016 41,594 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2015 33,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,589 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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AK12 WVF is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK12 WVF, 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 AK12 WVF registered?

AK12 WVF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is AK12 WVF safe to buy?

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