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LM12 XYC

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,907 mi
Last recorded61,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 58,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 205/50/17 rft bridge potenza (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,065 miles

Central Rear tyre tread 3-4 mm

Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,075 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,049 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 50,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,122 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 32,478 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 XYC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

LM12 XYC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is LM12 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 XYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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