CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB61 UPW

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,709 mi
Last recorded177,709 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 UPW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 177,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 177,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 163,038 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 163,016 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 144,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2023 144,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror back missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall condition

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 116,074 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall condition

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,516 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 96,516 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,359 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 82,359 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,803 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake pads very low on inner side

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,810 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,618 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,618 miles

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB61 UPW is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LB61 UPW, 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

How do I check the history of LB61 UPW?

You can check the full history of LB61 UPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB61 UPW registered?

LB61 UPW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is LB61 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 UPW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB61 UPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB61 UPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.