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Y99 DLA

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 DLA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 72,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 68,457 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 57,584 miles

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2022 53,780 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 53,780 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 48,551 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,502 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,641 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone c (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 33,778 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,128 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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Y99 DLA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y99 DLA, 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 Y99 DLA registered?

Y99 DLA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is Y99 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 DLA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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