2012 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · DA62 EPD
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 145,859 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
DA62 EPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 145,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DA62 EPD Mileage History
- 21/07/2023126,665 mi
- 21/07/2023126,665 mi
- 22/07/2024132,987 mi+6,322 mi
- 28/07/2025145,855 mi+12,868 mi
- 01/08/2025145,859 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA62 EPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 120 (DA62 EPD) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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