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E3 LMP

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,873 mi
Last recorded164,873 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 LMP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 164,873 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 162,650 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 157,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 152,807 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 143,030 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 143,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 127,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 123,955 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,065 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2017 88,581 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,637 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 47,952 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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E3 LMP is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E3 LMP, 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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What year was E3 LMP registered?

E3 LMP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is E3 LMP safe to buy?

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