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B19 DLB

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,369 mi
Last recorded99,369 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 DLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 99,369 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 97,413 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 96,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 95,111 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 93,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 87,025 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,889 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,613 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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B19 DLB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B19 DLB, 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 B19 DLB registered?

B19 DLB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is B19 DLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 DLB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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