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LG12 OBM

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,467 mi
Last recorded92,467 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 92,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2025 85,352 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,686 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 77,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,402 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,024 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,781 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,022 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,315 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,207 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,470 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)

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 OBM 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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

LG12 OBM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is LG12 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 OBM 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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