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LB12 ERO

2012 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 ERO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,845 miles

Car is modified

Fail 30 Sep 2022 90,845 miles

Car is modified

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,937 miles

slight wear and lip both front brake discs

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,368 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 70,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE BOLD FROM OUTER EDGE NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,840 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 65,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,121 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,794 miles

Offside Rear brake pads worn close to limit

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,070 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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LB12 ERO is a 2012 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 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 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 ERO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB12 ERO registered?

LB12 ERO is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is LB12 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 ERO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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