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LC12 OSV

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,461 mi
Last recorded134,461 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 OSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 134,461 miles

Nearside Front day time running light inoperative

Pass 9 Jun 2025 132,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light inoperative

Fail 9 Jun 2025 132,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2024 127,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 127,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 120,306 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2023 120,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2023 120,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit off 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 108,332 miles

Offside Front windscreen washer to low but clearing screen ok

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 96,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front windscreen washer slightly misaligned

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,127 miles

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

Offside rear number plate light dim

Offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,275 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,106 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 OSV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

LC12 OSV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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