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V3 LDT

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 LDT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 95,293 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 89,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 93,103 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,630 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 68,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 64,839 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 64,619 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front ***unable to check wheel bearing for play etc due to brake bind***

Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,104 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 73,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 59,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 59,461 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,050 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 68,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 58,654 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 20 Jun 2019 63,812 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 63,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,829 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 47,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,830 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 42,830 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,958 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 31,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 35,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 30,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 22,427 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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V3 LDT is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 V3 LDT, 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 V3 LDT registered?

V3 LDT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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