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S11 LXB

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,796 mi
Last recorded104,796 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 LXB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 104,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,490 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 55,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,580 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,381 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on side of tread

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,585 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S11 LXB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 S11 LXB, 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 S11 LXB registered?

S11 LXB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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