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LC12 BZE

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,452 mi
Last recorded127,452 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 127,452 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 5 Sep 2024 115,371 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 115,197 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,263 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 98,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2020 69,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,550 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 64,550 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 58,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,624 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,732 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,609 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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LC12 BZE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC12 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

LC12 BZE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is LC12 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 BZE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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