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R5 LWM

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,081 mi
Last recorded95,081 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 LWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 95,081 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 92,737 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,895 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 87,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 80,625 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,561 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,719 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,490 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 60,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,551 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,119 miles

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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R5 LWM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R5 LWM, 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 R5 LWM registered?

R5 LWM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is R5 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 LWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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