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B20 DYB

2012 BMW 4 Series

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DYB
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 74,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle around spring cups both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 59,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slightly corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flange nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 67,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 58,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded under paint by hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flange nuts corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,179 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 56,933 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 52,140 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s handbrake not fully returning

Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,778 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 45,842 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,358 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,672 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,639 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 47,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,032 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,048 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 36,896 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2016 14,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,685 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,422 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 4 Series?

Based on 14,824 MOT tests across 1,580 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
6,924
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
1,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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B20 DYB is a 2012 BMW 4 Series in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 4 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B20 DYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 4 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 4 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B20 DYB is a 2012 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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