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LM12 CAO

2012 BMW 320

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,142 mi
Last recorded112,142 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 CAO
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 112,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2025 99,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 93,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near to limit (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 93,646 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured two cracks on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near to limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Secondary bonnet catch seized.

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm only, wearing on inside edge, Bridgestone Potenza 255/35 ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,967 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight mark on inner rim of road wheel, possible start of a crack

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight mark on inner rim of road wheel, possible start of a crack on previous weld

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,135 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,825 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 24 Aug 2020 69,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

brake warning light on

oil light on

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,988 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,921 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 56,921 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,404 miles

Covers under the car

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2015 39,619 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 22,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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LM12 CAO is a 2012 BMW 320 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM12 CAO is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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