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YE12 LHC

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,903 mi
Last recorded100,903 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LHC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,903 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 100,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,181 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 90,180 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 91h RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn along its edges and worn to 2mm in the centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 79,708 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 79,708 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,367 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 56,367 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 48,489 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 48,489 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 40,436 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 May 2016 30,215 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 19,566 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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YE12 LHC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE12 LHC, 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 YE12 LHC registered?

YE12 LHC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is YE12 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LHC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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