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BN12 HFS

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,228 mi
Last recorded66,228 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HFS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 66,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 62,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Pass 24 Jan 2023 57,835 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 55,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

trays+covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 43,389 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 43,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tmps light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 31,162 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 27,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads on wear limmit (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,851 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,059 miles

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

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)

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 HFS is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BN12 HFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 HFS registered?

BN12 HFS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is BN12 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HFS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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