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M12 DFO

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,394 mi
Last recorded84,394 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 DFO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,394 miles

Nearside rear shock misty

Pass 4 Jul 2025 77,180 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,682 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 50,682 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 44,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 27,100 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 21,063 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 21,061 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around outer edges, and perishing.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 17,124 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 12,150 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 6,375 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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M12 DFO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 71,376 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 M12 DFO, 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 15 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M12 DFO registered?

M12 DFO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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