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LB61 FOK

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,549 mi
Last recorded118,549 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 FOK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 118,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 107,111 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 106,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 95,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 93,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 87,423 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,806 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,524 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,425 miles

unable to check p/s/r seat belt operation as seat folded down

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,177 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,106 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2015 31,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LB61 FOK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver 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 LB61 FOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB61 FOK registered?

LB61 FOK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is LB61 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 FOK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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