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LK04 MCL

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,406 mi
Last recorded88,406 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 MCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 88,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 88,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,372 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ?? requires further investigation ()

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 5 Mar 2024 79,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ?? requires further investigation ()

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 22 Feb 2023 68,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,052 miles

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

engine coolant low

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,648 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 45,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 32,657 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 21,265 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 21,265 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 14,465 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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LK04 MCL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LK04 MCL, 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 LK04 MCL registered?

LK04 MCL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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