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LS12 UCR

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,968 mi
Last recorded100,968 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 UCR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,968 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 65,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 44,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,814 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 33,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 28,040 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 23,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 23,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 19,004 miles

Front both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,847 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,641 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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LS12 UCR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LS12 UCR, 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 LS12 UCR registered?

LS12 UCR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is LS12 UCR safe to buy?

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