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LB12 XKT

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 97,676 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,107 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,033 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame and fuel tank not visable

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,531 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low On both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,886 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre misshaped on inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,052 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,945 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,612 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 53,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,338 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,355 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,434 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 XKT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKT, 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 XKT registered?

LB12 XKT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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