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N999 DSB

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,177 mi
Last recorded114,177 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 DSB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 114,177 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 114,177 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,747 miles

Offside Front inner rack bush slight play

washer bottle leaking

Fail 13 Jun 2025 107,747 miles

Offside Front inner rack bush slight play

washer bottle leaking

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 107,220 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2025 107,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,873 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 84,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 66,879 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 47,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,868 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,742 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,108 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 28,050 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,566 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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N999 DSB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N999 DSB, 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 N999 DSB registered?

N999 DSB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is N999 DSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N999 DSB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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