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LM12 KZK

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,499 mi
Last recorded68,499 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 KZK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 68,499 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 68,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,393 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,599 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 51,642 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 51,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 45,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,372 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,693 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
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LM12 KZK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KZK, 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 KZK registered?

LM12 KZK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LM12 KZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 KZK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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