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LL12 SYW

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,180 mi
Last recorded160,180 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 SYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 160,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 134,749 miles

Exhaust noisy EXHAUST SYSTEM MODIFIED (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 134,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy EXHAUST SYSTEM MODIFIED (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 114,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 99,187 miles

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

Offside Front side of headlight cracked/damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2022 99,187 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front side of headlight cracked/damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2021 91,324 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))

Offside Front headlight cracked moisture in lens

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,120 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,566 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 35,824 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 35,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 SYW is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 LL12 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

LL12 SYW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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