2012 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · LX12 XAC
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 24,869 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LX12 XAC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 24,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LX12 XAC Mileage History
- 23/07/20156,269 mi
- 23/07/20156,269 mi
- 21/07/20166,455 mi+186 mi
- 04/07/20176,698 mi+243 mi
- 02/07/20187,174 mi+476 mi
- 15/07/20197,755 mi+581 mi
- 02/11/20207,786 mi+31 mi
- 23/09/20227,804 mi+18 mi
- 23/09/20227,804 mi
- 11/01/202415,138 mi+7,334 mi
- 10/01/202520,674 mi+5,536 mi
- 27/01/202624,869 mi+4,195 mi
Average of roughly 1,769 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
LX12 XAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 120 (LX12 XAC) between July 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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