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LC61 YNW

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,227 mi
Last recorded115,227 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 115,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 111,016 miles

Chips in windscreen

Off side front seat belt is slow to retract

Off side number plate lamp not working

Off side rear brake caliper missing the anti rattle clip

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 17 May 2024 107,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 102,765 miles

Large undershields fitted, not allowing for full inspection of some MOT testable items.

Small stone chips to windscreen, not affecting forward view.

Fail 17 May 2023 102,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Large undershields fitted, not allowing for full inspection of some MOT testable items.

Small stone chips to windscreen, not affecting forward view.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,716 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Fail 21 Jul 2022 89,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to ply cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,579 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 73,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2021 73,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread to chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread to chords, nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake warning light stays on

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,309 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 59,708 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,418 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 YNW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YNW, 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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LC61 YNW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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