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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 120 D. Check any 120 D by registration number below.

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94.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.6%

vs BMW Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 120 D — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 120 D has an average MOT pass rate of 94.5%, which is 4.6 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 120 D is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW 120 D, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW 120 D performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 64 vehicles

89.1%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2010

Based on 61 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2009

Based on 150 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

215k mi

2008

Based on 307 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2007

Based on 433 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

163k mi

2006

Based on 448 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

174k mi

2005

Based on 721 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

2004

Based on 322 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

BMW 420d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW 120 D

BMW 120 D — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 120 D MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 120 D?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 120 D is 94.5% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 120 D?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW 120 D reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.5%, the BMW 120 D is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW 120 D?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW 120 D?
Typical mileage for the BMW 120 D: 215,192 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 120 D to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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