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LN12 XJA

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,273 mi
Last recorded173,273 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 XJA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 173,273 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 156,562 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 156,562 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day running light not working

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 148,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 136,408 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2018 136,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,512 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,038 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 88,038 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,029 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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LN12 XJA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN12 XJA, 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 LN12 XJA registered?

LN12 XJA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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