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LC61 VFV

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,425 mi
Last recorded118,425 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 118,425 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 118,425 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 112,698 miles

nearside front day time running lamp not working

Fail 25 Jul 2025 112,698 miles

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

nearside front day time running lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2024 106,512 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 106,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working this also includes day time running lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

water ingress to nearside front headlamp unit

Pass 28 Jul 2023 98,840 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 98,836 miles

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

nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,643 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,716 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,679 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 66,937 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,766 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,529 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 54,529 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,894 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,161 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,919 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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LC61 VFV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LC61 VFV, 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 LC61 VFV registered?

LC61 VFV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is LC61 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 VFV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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