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LO12 UXZ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,508 mi
Last recorded103,508 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 UXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 103,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2025 103,508 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,761 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on but all pads ok

play in inner steering joint near side

Fail 22 Oct 2024 97,761 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning lamp on but all pads ok

play in inner steering joint near side

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,418 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,773 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 82,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 79,544 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,880 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 58,279 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 28 Nov 2016 58,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,088 miles

Engine covers

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

Vehicle under trays

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LO12 UXZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

LO12 UXZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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