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M999 DGT

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,350 mi
Last recorded119,350 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 DGT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 119,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlight has water ingress.

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 119,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlight has water ingress.

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 16 Sep 2024 111,149 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 104,104 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 104,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,013 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive centre prop shaft seal has slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,579 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,034 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished and distorted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,895 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,354 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M999 DGT 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 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M999 DGT, 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 M999 DGT registered?

M999 DGT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is M999 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M999 DGT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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