2012 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · WN12 KVL
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 46,132 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WN12 KVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 46,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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WN12 KVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 120 (WN12 KVL) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
WN12 KVL Mileage History
- 13/09/202244,488 mi
- 11/09/202345,065 mi+577 mi
- 09/09/202445,675 mi+610 mi
- 04/09/202546,051 mi+376 mi
- 09/09/202646,132 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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