2012 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · DC61 ATF
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 51,532 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DC61 ATF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 51,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DC61 ATF Mileage History
- 04/10/202132,973 mi
- 13/10/202238,416 mi+5,443 mi
- 02/10/202342,770 mi+4,354 mi
- 09/10/202447,571 mi+4,801 mi
- 01/10/202551,532 mi+3,961 mi
Average of roughly 4,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DC61 ATF 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 (DC61 ATF) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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