CarVerify

Free Car Check

LL12 LHT

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 LHT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 90,067 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 59,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear down low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,542 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,888 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 43,268 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,912 miles

Both front brake discs lipping + slight corrosion

Front exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,692 miles

Nearside front calliper sweating slightly around piston gator

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 35,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 89V Runflat Goodyear (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 225/45/17 91V Runflat Continental (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front calliper sweating slightly around piston gator

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm 2.8mm 225/45/17 91V Runflat Continental (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,645 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,604 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 29,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,914 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LL12 LHT 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 LL12 LHT, 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

How do I check the history of LL12 LHT?

You can check the full history of LL12 LHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LL12 LHT registered?

LL12 LHT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is LL12 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL12 LHT 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.

Does LL12 LHT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LL12 LHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.