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LC12 ECF

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,432 mi
Last recorded111,432 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 ECF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 111,432 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 103,880 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 103,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,701 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished & split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2023 98,700 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished & split

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,385 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 92,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,067 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 64,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 57,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ECF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ECF, 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

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What year was LC12 ECF registered?

LC12 ECF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is LC12 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 ECF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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