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W44 DYN

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,372 mi
Last recorded196,372 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 DYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 196,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 186,122 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 173,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 160,445 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 152,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,470 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 117,470 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,115 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W44 DYN is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W44 DYN, 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 W44 DYN registered?

W44 DYN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is W44 DYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W44 DYN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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