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LB12 GVE

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,051 mi
Last recorded99,051 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 99,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 99,025 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 91,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 77,773 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,365 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 69,362 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,116 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 59,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,943 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 58,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,928 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Fail 25 Feb 2020 50,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,734 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,984 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,454 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 32,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,127 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 26,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,440 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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LB12 GVE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVE, 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 LB12 GVE registered?

LB12 GVE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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