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LG12 BWP

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,966 mi
Last recorded102,966 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 BWP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 102,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,987 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,115 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,776 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 87,918 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,359 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,161 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,721 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 69,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 55,062 miles

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

steering lock operation procedure from bmw unkown but when key is far enough away from the car the ignition does not work

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 40,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,768 miles

emissions too clean to test

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not reaching cords

offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not reaching cords

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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LG12 BWP is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LG12 BWP, 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 LG12 BWP registered?

LG12 BWP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is LG12 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 BWP 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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