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LNZ 949

2012 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,739 mi
Last recorded46,739 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 949
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 42,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 36,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 36,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 34,924 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,375 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 28,640 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 26,933 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

scratch in zone a but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,379 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perished between tread

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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LNZ 949 is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LNZ 949, 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 LNZ 949 registered?

LNZ 949 is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is LNZ 949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNZ 949 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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