MOT reliability
Bmw 120 d
2 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Bmw 120 d vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 120 d has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 129,957 miles.
2
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
5,949
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 120 d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 120 d MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure1%
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Visibility1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Bmw 120 d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Bmw 120 d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 120 d MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
Bmw 120 d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 92,198 |
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | 71% | 167,716 |
Bmw 120 d reliability FAQ
Across 2 Bmw 120 d vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 120 d MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw 120 d in our data has covered around
129,957 miles.
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