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LL12 NGV

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,094 mi
Last recorded135,094 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 NGV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 135,094 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front play felt in steering rack at both road wheels

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have uneven wear in inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,205 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front 'D' Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play and Inner Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Braking Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheel

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 12 Sep 2023 124,432 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Rear Tyres Worn/Stepped on Inner Treads

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play/Knocking Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheel

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,731 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vin Plate Incomplete, 2xVIN's Identify Vehicle

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 108,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,163 miles

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Slight play in offside inner rack joint (minimal)

Fail 30 Nov 2020 107,163 miles

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Slight play in offside inner rack joint (minimal)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,998 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,087 miles

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

emissions plate tampered

Fail 10 Dec 2018 99,083 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

emissions plate tampered

Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 85,008 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Dec 2016 84,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LL12 NGV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NGV, 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 LL12 NGV registered?

LL12 NGV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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