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LS62 XEY

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,278 mi
Last recorded131,278 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 XEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 131,278 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 130,697 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 127,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread, tyre worn ()

Offside rear tyre worn edges

Fail 21 Aug 2024 127,056 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread, tyre worn ()

Offside rear tyre worn edges

Pass 1 Sep 2023 124,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 124,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,457 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 108,457 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,890 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 91,864 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,769 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 67,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,589 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,174 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 33,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 33,011 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,895 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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LS62 XEY is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LS62 XEY, 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 LS62 XEY registered?

LS62 XEY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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