MOT reliability
Bmw 120d
29 vehicles · 141 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Bmw 120d vehicles and 141 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 120d has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,260 miles.
29
Vehicles
141
MOT tests
7,102
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 120d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 120d MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Other31%
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Brakes20%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Identification & plates4%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Visibility1%
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Steering1%
Bmw 120d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 10 | 80% |
| 4 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 12 | 67% |
| 8 | 11 | 64% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 11 | 55% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (29)
Most common Bmw 120d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 120d MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail and Metal Shard in Tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION INSIDE (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
- Oil leak on diff (2 times)
- damage to nearside front headlamp (2 times)
- offside front shock damp (2 times)
Bmw 120d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 89,157 |
| 2016 | 2 | 20 | 75% | 70,128 |
| 2014 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 110,976 |
| 2013 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 96,867 |
| 2011 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 177,765 |
| 2009 | 2 | 34 | 76% | 85,785 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 130,432 |
Bmw 120d reliability FAQ
Across 29 Bmw 120d vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 120d MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 120d in our data has covered around
123,260 miles.
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