2012 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · VN12 ODM
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 57,878 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 ODM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 57,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN12 ODM 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 (VN12 ODM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
VN12 ODM Mileage History
- 14/08/202453,602 mi
- 15/08/202453,602 mi
- 15/08/202554,065 mi+463 mi
- 19/08/202554,069 mi+4 mi
- 11/08/202657,878 mi+3,809 mi
Average of roughly 2,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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