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L20 LEY

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,126 mi
Last recorded58,126 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 LEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 58,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus damage to inside wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,733 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 50,596 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,365 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 46,111 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,155 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,285 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,466 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,631 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 33,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,269 miles

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

under tray fitted engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,984 miles

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

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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L20 LEY is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 L20 LEY, 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 L20 LEY registered?

L20 LEY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is L20 LEY safe to buy?

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