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LM12 NVH

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,728 mi
Last recorded133,728 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 133,728 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 117,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,873 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,798 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,741 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 20 Mar 2017 27,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 23,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 14,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,689 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 13,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NVH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NVH, 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 LM12 NVH registered?

LM12 NVH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is LM12 NVH safe to buy?

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