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L22 DCF

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 DCF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,377 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,147 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 72,145 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 72,077 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm

Pass 23 May 2023 68,128 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 62,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush has slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush has slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 58,866 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,565 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Pass 7 May 2019 54,000 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2019 53,967 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2018 45,940 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewalls but not yet showing cords (205/55/16

Pass 8 May 2017 38,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 31,284 miles

Wipers starting to smear slightly.

Pass 1 May 2015 22,823 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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L22 DCF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L22 DCF, 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 L22 DCF registered?

L22 DCF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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