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LT12 ELC

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,916 mi
Last recorded114,916 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 ELC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 114,916 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,367 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,348 miles

Nearside 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 19 Jan 2022 90,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 90,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,747 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 82,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,193 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 78,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,482 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,238 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,751 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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LT12 ELC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT12 ELC, 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 LT12 ELC registered?

LT12 ELC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is LT12 ELC safe to buy?

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