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EA12 LZC

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,221 mi
Last recorded97,221 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 LZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 76,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 37,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2022 70,377 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,089 miles

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 63,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 9 May 2019 48,930 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 9 May 2019 48,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 43,388 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged.

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

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2018 43,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged.

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

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 37,561 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center off Tyre worn. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 29,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 29,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on edges and has few cuts in thread

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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EA12 LZC is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EA12 LZC, 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 EA12 LZC registered?

EA12 LZC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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