2012 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RO62 BWM
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 156,612 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,612 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RO62 BWM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2025
- 156,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO62 BWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 120 (RO62 BWM) between July 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RO62 BWM Mileage History
- 28/07/201518,451 mi
- 07/06/201624,034 mi+5,583 mi
- 17/11/201626,901 mi+2,867 mi
- 23/11/201735,820 mi+8,919 mi
- 24/11/201853,939 mi+18,119 mi
- 19/11/201970,310 mi+16,371 mi
- 20/11/201970,326 mi+16 mi
- 23/11/202078,954 mi+8,628 mi
- 23/11/202187,874 mi+8,920 mi
- 08/11/2022101,060 mi+13,186 mi
- 24/11/2022101,276 mi+216 mi
- 22/11/2023116,462 mi+15,186 mi
- 24/11/2023116,645 mi+183 mi
- 20/11/2024133,578 mi+16,933 mi
- 31/12/2025156,612 mi+23,034 mi
Average of roughly 13,249 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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