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LFZ 6976

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,875 mi
Last recorded101,875 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 6976
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 101,875 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly blistering at the flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front abs sensor wiring route wrong

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes between the flexis blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mounting bracket and mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 101,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly blistering at the flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front abs sensor wiring route wrong

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes between the flexis blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mounting bracket and mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,244 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,686 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,356 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,276 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,290 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 71,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST ACCEPTABLE (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,283 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,969 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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LFZ 6976 is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LFZ 6976, 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

How do I check the history of LFZ 6976?

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What year was LFZ 6976 registered?

LFZ 6976 is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is LFZ 6976 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 6976 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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