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LR12 YZL

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,428 mi
Last recorded157,428 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 YZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 157,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHINING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 146,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2019 146,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Aftermarket Bulb Fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 136,761 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Fail 19 Jan 2018 136,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear bump stops split

Pass 21 Jan 2017 125,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YZL is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR12 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

LR12 YZL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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