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LX12 WYY

2012 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,186 mi
Last recorded64,186 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 WYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 64,186 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,099 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 61,560 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,881 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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 26 Oct 2022 58,881 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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 19 Oct 2021 55,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,278 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,920 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 27 May 2016 36,189 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 29,674 miles

O/S/R lamp lens damaged, but secure and showing correct colour light.

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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LX12 WYY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LX12 WYY, 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 LX12 WYY registered?

LX12 WYY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is LX12 WYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 WYY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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