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DG12 DND

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,034 mi
Last recorded78,034 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DND
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 78,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 74,653 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,937 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,889 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2021 54,150 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 54,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,416 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 49,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,005 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wiring damaged

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

Pass 29 May 2018 32,533 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 32,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 19,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,885 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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DG12 DND is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG12 DND, 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 DG12 DND registered?

DG12 DND is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is DG12 DND safe to buy?

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