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A4 DPM

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,461 mi
Last recorded87,461 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DPM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 87,461 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,776 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 80,523 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2022 72,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 66,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,694 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 59,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,508 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 53,508 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 52,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,815 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2015 10,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A4 DPM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A4 DPM, 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 A4 DPM registered?

A4 DPM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is A4 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 DPM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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