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AV62 HNY

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,567 mi
Last recorded110,567 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 HNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 110,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,620 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 96,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 96,913 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 91,618 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,026 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 85,026 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 8 Jan 2021 79,144 miles

Both front tyres wearing bad on the edges

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,221 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,245 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,357 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,830 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AV62 HNY is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV62 HNY, 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 AV62 HNY registered?

AV62 HNY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AV62 HNY safe to buy?

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