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LM62 RDO

2012 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,936 mi
Last recorded76,936 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 RDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 74,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,100 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 60,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,870 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 51,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,305 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,555 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,466 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 24,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM62 RDO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LM62 RDO, 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 LM62 RDO registered?

LM62 RDO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is LM62 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 RDO 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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