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B9 LHB

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,134 mi
Last recorded131,134 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LHB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 131,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

few chips in front windscreen

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 130,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

few chips in front windscreen

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,039 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 102,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,616 miles

Exhaust noisy loud (8.1.1 (a))

Front front washer jets not very good

tpm light on dash

Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,800 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,162 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,016 miles

Both rear tyre worn close to limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,479 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 40,016 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 40,016 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 May 2015 35,791 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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B9 LHB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 LHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B9 LHB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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