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2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,875 mi
Last recorded64,875 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 CSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,875 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 64,817 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 50,572 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,565 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 41,191 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,166 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,830 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 22,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,624 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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LP61 CSV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LP61 CSV, 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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LP61 CSV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is LP61 CSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 CSV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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