2012 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · MF12 VFD
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 77,997 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,997 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.
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MF12 VFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 77,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF12 VFD 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 (MF12 VFD) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”.
MF12 VFD Mileage History
- 06/10/202267,776 mi
- 09/10/202371,153 mi+3,377 mi
- 17/10/202475,469 mi+4,316 mi
- 16/10/202577,990 mi+2,521 mi
- 22/01/202677,997 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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