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BN12 HCH

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,936 mi
Last recorded108,936 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HCH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 108,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,628 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 99,627 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 95,506 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 69,111 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 69,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 68,162 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 67,851 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working low beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/55r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and off side rear 245/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre puncture

Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,414 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 51,677 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,910 miles

nearside and offside frpont tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,349 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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BN12 HCH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN12 HCH, 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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BN12 HCH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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