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MW12 LDN

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,905 mi
Last recorded84,905 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 LDN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 84,885 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,713 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,659 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,744 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,268 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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MW12 LDN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MW12 LDN, 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 MW12 LDN registered?

MW12 LDN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is MW12 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 LDN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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