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DY12 NJN

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,527 mi
Last recorded68,527 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NJN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 68,527 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,262 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 59,058 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,939 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,364 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Dec 2019 46,138 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 33,626 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,453 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH - 245 35 18 88Y RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 24,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 40 18 85Y DUNLOP SPORT 01 RUN FLAT (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH - 245 35 18 88Y RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,020 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 9,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY12 NJN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DY12 NJN, 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 DY12 NJN registered?

DY12 NJN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DY12 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 NJN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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