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LG62 MDU

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,279 mi
Last recorded108,279 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 MDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 108,279 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 108,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,193 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,760 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 91,950 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,129 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,022 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,773 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,559 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,566 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,533 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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LG62 MDU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LG62 MDU, 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

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What year was LG62 MDU registered?

LG62 MDU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is LG62 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 MDU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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