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LP12 AVT

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,039 mi
Last recorded119,039 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 AVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 119,039 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

light switch on poor condition

tyre light on

Fail 10 Sep 2024 119,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

205/50/17

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

light switch on poor condition

tyre light on

Pass 11 Sep 2023 108,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tpms light on

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 108,243 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Tpms light on

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,004 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 99,002 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 73,711 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,574 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,317 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,544 miles

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,461 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,526 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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LP12 AVT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LP12 AVT, 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 LP12 AVT registered?

LP12 AVT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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