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DL12 BBZ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,517 mi
Last recorded114,517 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 BBZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 114,517 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 114,517 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 110,840 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 110,840 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,766 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 88,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DL12 BBZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DL12 BBZ, 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 DL12 BBZ registered?

DL12 BBZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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