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LC12 YCJ

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,825 mi
Last recorded82,825 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 YCJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,825 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 75,076 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in treads

Pass 3 Jul 2024 68,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,641 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 58,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,958 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 52,881 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber outer casing damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber outer casing damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Missing

Pass 15 May 2019 39,293 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 31,090 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 24,729 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 24,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,145 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 8,352 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 YCJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

LC12 YCJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is LC12 YCJ safe to buy?

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