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DH12 DBH

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,027 mi
Last recorded108,027 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH12 DBH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 108,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 105,476 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 99,638 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 93,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 88,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 83,300 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 83,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2020 80,049 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,103 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 62,866 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 62,863 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,680 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 29,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,036 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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DH12 DBH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DH12 DBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DH12 DBH registered?

DH12 DBH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is DH12 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH12 DBH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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