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A12 LVF

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 50,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 46,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 41,919 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,906 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 41,906 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 28,835 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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A12 LVF is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 51,309 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 A12 LVF, 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 10 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 LVF?

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What year was A12 LVF registered?

A12 LVF is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is A12 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 LVF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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