2012 BMW 120D SE 2.0L Heavy oil · OY12 DVC
2012 BMW 120D SE (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 107,917 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120D SE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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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OY12 DVC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2024
- 107,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY12 DVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 120D Se (OY12 DVC) between July 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
OY12 DVC Mileage History
- 22/07/2022100,783 mi
- 09/06/2023103,984 mi+3,201 mi
- 09/06/2023103,984 mi
- 22/10/2024107,917 mi+3,933 mi
Average of roughly 3,166 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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