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LP12 XPH

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,330 mi
Last recorded90,330 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 XPH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 90,330 miles

Front fog lamp insecure pre 18 vehicle (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 90,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front fog lamp insecure pre 18 vehicle (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,300 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 84,300 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 73,746 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 58,237 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 47,047 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,248 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 41,248 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 9,399 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 9,399 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XPH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 LP12 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

LP12 XPH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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