my application timeline for reference:
application sent: 21/05/2012
biometric letter received & done: 1/06/2012
ILR approved & passport received: 17/10/2012 (almost 22 weeks)
Biometric card received : 18/10/2012

good luck to all waiting.

today I got news from my legal consultant, ILR approved no documents received yet.

my current application:
application sent: 21/05/2012
biometric & done: 1/06/2012
ILR approved: 17/10/2012 (almost 22 weeks)
documents: waiting.

discovered this board recently, thanks all who helped me to understand time scales.

my current application:
application sent: 21/05/2012
biometric & done: 1/06/2012
result: waiting