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LJ12 NPK

2012 BMW 120

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 NPK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,211 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 90,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 63,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,568 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,224 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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LJ12 NPK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ12 NPK, 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 LJ12 NPK registered?

LJ12 NPK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ12 NPK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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