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LV12 LKD

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,073 mi
Last recorded61,073 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 LKD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 61,073 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 50,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,752 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,845 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 36,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 30,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 22,225 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 22,155 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 22,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm & perishing in treads advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & perishing in treads advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 18,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,365 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,095 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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LV12 LKD 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 LV12 LKD, 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 LV12 LKD registered?

LV12 LKD is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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