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LY12 DSE

2012 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,063 mi
Last recorded169,063 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 DSE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 169,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 154,751 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 154,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 140,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 116,985 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,740 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 88,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear tyres have different aspect ratios.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,232 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,378 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged 2 front & n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,771 miles

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

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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LY12 DSE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LY12 DSE, 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 LY12 DSE registered?

LY12 DSE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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