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LD12 RVM

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,235 mi
Last recorded49,235 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 RVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 49,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 44,730 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,045 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,712 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,691 miles

Tyre size 205/50 VR17 & 225/45 VR17 RSC

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ! On BOTH ! Edges and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 22,691 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed BALD ! And cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre size 205/50 VR17 & 225/45 VR17 RSC

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ! On BOTH ! Edges and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 18,598 miles

Offside Front worn on outter edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,699 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,217 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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LD12 RVM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LD12 RVM, 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 LD12 RVM registered?

LD12 RVM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LD12 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 RVM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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