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LC12 AYM

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,110 mi
Last recorded153,110 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 AYM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 153,110 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 141,358 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 141,357 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pulls to stop - does not lock in rollers (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 126,719 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 126,719 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 111,020 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 97,463 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,390 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has small cut

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AYM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AYM, 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 LC12 AYM registered?

LC12 AYM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is LC12 AYM safe to buy?

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