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S1 DTG

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,040 mi
Last recorded134,040 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 DTG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 134,040 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 123,980 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 123,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 112,987 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,571 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,718 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,131 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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S1 DTG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S1 DTG, 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 S1 DTG registered?

S1 DTG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is S1 DTG safe to buy?

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