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LM12 CYL

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,540 mi
Last recorded176,540 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 CYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 176,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 172,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 157,270 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 157,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 145,110 miles

Smoked rear lamp units

Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,389 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,889 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 112,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,435 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,973 miles

both front tyres have outer shoulder wear

smoke test passed emissions no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,541 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer edge wear

Pass 1 May 2015 53,058 miles

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

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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LM12 CYL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LM12 CYL, 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

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What year was LM12 CYL registered?

LM12 CYL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is LM12 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 CYL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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