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LO12 VZV

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,399 mi
Last recorded52,399 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 52,399 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 52,399 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 47,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre central ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre on shoulder ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 47,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre central ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre on shoulder ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 39,016 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 39,015 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 38,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,051 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light scoring around entire disc on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 31,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut/Split on inside edge- cords visible 225/45/17 Yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light scoring around entire disc on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damage, and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 28,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 26,040 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 21,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 17,376 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 17,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 12,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,820 miles

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 VZV 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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

LO12 VZV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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