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MJ12 LYC

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,184 mi
Last recorded107,184 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 LYC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 107,184 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 107,184 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken TOP (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken TOP (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 102,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,804 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 90,087 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,198 miles

brake wear indicator light on pads ok

Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,388 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

brake wear indicator light on but pads ok

Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,742 miles

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

zero emissons recorded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,991 miles

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

Nearside Front outer side wall of tyre as damage

engine cover fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,746 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,670 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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MJ12 LYC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MJ12 LYC, 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 MJ12 LYC registered?

MJ12 LYC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ12 LYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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