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MW61 LZP

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,527 mi
Last recorded129,527 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 LZP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 129,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 125,137 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,127 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 125,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,719 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 107,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 michelin cross climate (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 michelin cross climate (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on outer edges 205 55 16 michelin cross climate

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,142 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,835 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn undercut

Front brake pads getting low inner pads

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Oct 2019 64,835 miles

Central Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly worn undercut

Front brake pads getting low inner pads

Rear brake pads getting low

slight knock from offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,790 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,879 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 37,879 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,038 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 14,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 14,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MW61 LZP is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW61 LZP, 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 MW61 LZP registered?

MW61 LZP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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