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M24 DEB

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,302 mi
Last recorded67,302 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 DEB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 67,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 64,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 60,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,235 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,676 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 47,212 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,964 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,423 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,720 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 25,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,471 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 20,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet does not close

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2015 13,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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M24 DEB is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M24 DEB, 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 M24 DEB registered?

M24 DEB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is M24 DEB safe to buy?

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