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CM54 LOU

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,570 mi
Last recorded106,570 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM54 LOU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 106,570 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 106,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 99,786 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,184 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 93,061 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,862 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 87,858 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 50,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CM54 LOU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CM54 LOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CM54 LOU registered?

CM54 LOU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is CM54 LOU safe to buy?

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