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LB12 EYR

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,030 mi
Last recorded137,030 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 EYR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 137,030 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 127,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 117,047 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen unable to inspect fully due to plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush marked yellow on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to swell under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot split losing grease but keeping dirt out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,950 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 101,391 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,242 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,643 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm-205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,895 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,697 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 31,697 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,682 miles

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

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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LB12 EYR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 LB12 EYR, 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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LB12 EYR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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