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L33 DCX

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,680 mi
Last recorded104,680 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 DCX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 104,680 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 104,680 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides 1 missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 102,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,704 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,921 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,014 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,053 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 41,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 27,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,227 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,574 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 21,574 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L33 DCX is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 L33 DCX, 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 L33 DCX registered?

L33 DCX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is L33 DCX safe to buy?

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