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LO61 CDZ

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,881 mi
Last recorded139,881 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 CDZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 139,881 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 137,741 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both n/s o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 137,741 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both n/s o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 136,667 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 127,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 127,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 119,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,761 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,134 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 105,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake need adjusting

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,497 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 53,702 miles

unrepaible puncture nsf tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LO61 CDZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO61 CDZ, 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 LO61 CDZ registered?

LO61 CDZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is LO61 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 CDZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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