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LC12 AWH

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,073 mi
Last recorded40,073 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 AWH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 40,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 38,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 35,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 33,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,985 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 30,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,321 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 25,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,528 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,434 miles

Offside front tyre inner side wall is perished

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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LC12 AWH is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 LC12 AWH, 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 LC12 AWH?

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What year was LC12 AWH registered?

LC12 AWH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is LC12 AWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 AWH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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