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LO12 OHX

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,056 mi
Last recorded79,056 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 OHX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rubber protector sleeve covering up brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 79,048 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rubber protector sleeve covering up brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 71,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 64,310 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 64,310 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 60,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 60,331 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 56,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 53,751 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,065 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,199 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OHX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LO12 OHX, 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 LO12 OHX registered?

LO12 OHX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is LO12 OHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 OHX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO12 OHX have outstanding finance?

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