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LO12 JVR

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,737 mi
Last recorded100,737 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 JVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 100,737 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 88,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,624 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 73,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 52,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 42,085 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 35,128 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 26,214 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 17,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LO12 JVR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 LO12 JVR, 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 LO12 JVR registered?

LO12 JVR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is LO12 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 JVR 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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