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LW11 SFW

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,144 mi
Last recorded111,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW11 SFW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 111,144 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 111,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 102,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 98,291 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 98,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 94,680 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,579 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 83,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,577 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,980 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,980 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,729 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,919 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,348 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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LW11 SFW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LW11 SFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW11 SFW registered?

LW11 SFW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2012.

Is LW11 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW11 SFW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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