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LR12 KYY

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,008 mi
Last recorded83,008 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 83,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,676 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,483 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearide and offside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,312 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,627 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 58,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,277 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,024 miles

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

front tyres worn

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 KYY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KYY, 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 LR12 KYY registered?

LR12 KYY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is LR12 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 KYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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