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LA12 UAF

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,395 mi
Last recorded47,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 UAF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 47,395 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 47,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 46,412 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,938 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,340 miles

slight corrosion to all brake disc faces

Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,620 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 37,583 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 26,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 21,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,565 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 10,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LA12 UAF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LA12 UAF, 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 LA12 UAF registered?

LA12 UAF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is LA12 UAF safe to buy?

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