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XX05 LBR

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,912 mi
Last recorded100,912 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 LBR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 100,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2026 136,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 136,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,035 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 123,711 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 87,313 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 87,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 79,016 miles

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

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,514 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 71,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,589 miles

engine x under covers fitted / chip on screen / n/s/r tyre 3mm 245/35/18

Fail 25 Jan 2022 96,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine x under covers fitted / chip on screen / n/s/r tyre 3mm 245/35/18

warning light on dash

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,492 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,084 miles

engine x under covers fitted / chip on screen / rear pads getting low on inner

Pass 29 Feb 2020 58,359 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,520 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,215 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

shields prevent full examination.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,193 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 21,997 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,118 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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XX05 LBR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XX05 LBR, 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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XX05 LBR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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