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LO61 XYC

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,322 mi
Last recorded158,322 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 XYC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 158,322 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 158,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 153,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,543 miles

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 20 Oct 2022 138,848 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 131,291 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 131,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 118,394 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,334 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 100,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,002 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 66,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XYC is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

LO61 XYC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is LO61 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 XYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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