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L70 ASE

2012 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,568 mi
Last recorded26,568 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 ASE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 26,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 23,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 17,912 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 13,750 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 12,785 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 12,785 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 11,506 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 9,503 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 9,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 7,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 5,961 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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L70 ASE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L70 ASE, 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 L70 ASE registered?

L70 ASE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is L70 ASE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 ASE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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