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PY12 DYW

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 DYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 99,915 miles

General age related underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides / Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 98,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 98,878 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 97,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 97,893 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 92,256 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,197 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 85,179 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit and 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to engine and underside of ehicle

slight play in offside front strut top mount

Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,034 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,752 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 60,752 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,773 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,396 miles

both front tyres badly cracking in tread and scrubbing away edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,319 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 29,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PY12 DYW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY12 DYW, 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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PY12 DYW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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