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LR12 FDU

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 FDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 82,533 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside control arm front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,876 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,814 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,384 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 31,146 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 23,607 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 13,905 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 12,541 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 10,288 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre has a nail

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 8,191 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres heavily cracked inbetween treads

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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LR12 FDU 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 100%.

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 LR12 FDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR12 FDU registered?

LR12 FDU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is LR12 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 FDU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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