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LC61 YNM

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,513 mi
Last recorded132,513 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 YNM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 132,513 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp contains moisture

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

covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2025 127,646 miles

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

Nearside Front h.lamp contains moisture

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

covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 121,695 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 28 Feb 2024 121,694 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 114,859 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,059 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,655 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 90,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,208 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,660 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera below mirror (swept area) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,191 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,963 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 YNM 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 85.7%.

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 LC61 YNM, 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 LC61 YNM registered?

LC61 YNM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 January 2012.

Is LC61 YNM safe to buy?

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