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LJ12 SPX

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,892 mi
Last recorded157,892 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SPX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 157,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 134,573 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 133,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 109,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,062 miles

low hand brake effort on offside rear

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,164 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 76,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 68,204 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,832 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,759 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 SPX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 LJ12 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

LJ12 SPX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is LJ12 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 SPX 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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