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B22 WRD

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,394 mi
Last recorded107,394 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 WRD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 107,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 104,331 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 104,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 99,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,841 miles

Parking brake just pass

Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,182 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2020 81,182 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,398 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,436 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,725 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge void of tread worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

Fail 5 Jun 2017 62,720 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge void of tread worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,907 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,508 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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B22 WRD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 B22 WRD, 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 B22 WRD registered?

B22 WRD is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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