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LC12 EBL

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,944 mi
Last recorded135,944 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 135,944 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,891 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 128,891 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 120,942 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 120,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,489 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 114,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,678 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 106,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,137 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 72,137 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 53,345 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 EBL 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 61.5%.

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 EBL, 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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LC12 EBL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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