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LC61 ZTM

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,696 mi
Last recorded127,696 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 ZTM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 127,696 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 127,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 120,098 miles

Headlight lenses filled with condensation.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Fail 25 Feb 2025 120,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlight lenses filled with condensation.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Pass 14 Mar 2024 114,235 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 114,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 108,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 104,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 101,814 miles

front suspension appears weakened

Pass 5 Mar 2020 99,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 95,753 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 RFT BRIDGESTONE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 RFT BRIDGESTONE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 86,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 RFT FORTUNA (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 RFT BRIDGESTONE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 RFT BRIDGESTONE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,031 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,939 miles

Front inner brake pads are getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZTM is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

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

Is LC61 ZTM safe to buy?

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