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LG62 DUY

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 DUY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 94,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 92,104 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 87,151 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, also worn slick on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** both rears on the legal limit ** also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2023 87,150 miles

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

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, also worn slick on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** both rears on the legal limit ** also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,019 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,366 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,838 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,762 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 55,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 39,116 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,152 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,684 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 18,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LG62 DUY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG62 DUY, 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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LG62 DUY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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