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R22 LGM

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,047 mi
Last recorded119,047 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 LGM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 119,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 113,122 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 86,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 65,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 48,113 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 48,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad 1mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,122 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,944 miles

Both front tyres cracking in between tread

n/s/r tyre bald on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Apr 2015 16,944 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner shoulder

Both front tyres cracking in between tread

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R22 LGM is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R22 LGM, 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 R22 LGM registered?

R22 LGM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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