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DG61 OHC

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,539 mi
Last recorded174,539 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 OHC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 174,539 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF forward arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 174,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF forward arm bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF forward arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 156,537 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 135,233 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 115,600 miles

Front fog light lenses damaged

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

engine,side sill,under tray,master/servo covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2021 115,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front fog light lenses damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine,side sill,under tray,master/servo covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,816 miles

Offside Front fog light lens cracked and full of water

engine,side sill,under trays,brake master/servo covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,739 miles

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine,side sill,brake master and under body covers fitted

oil level low

Fail 28 Jan 2019 84,739 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine,side sill,brake master and under body covers fitted

oil level low

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on outer treads

engine,side sill and under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 42,981 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear brakes pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,642 miles

engine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Fail 27 Jan 2016 27,642 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Pass 7 Jan 2015 12,422 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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DG61 OHC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG61 OHC, 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 DG61 OHC registered?

DG61 OHC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is DG61 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 OHC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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