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LC61 YOA

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 YOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 112,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,147 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 109,147 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,763 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 105,763 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,147 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,509 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,927 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both rear tyres right on the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 92,686 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 92,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,931 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 86,931 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,657 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm plus worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm plus worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,081 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,765 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,712 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 46,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YOA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

LC61 YOA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is LC61 YOA safe to buy?

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