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BV12 XHN

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,484 mi
Last recorded129,484 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 129,484 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 129,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,251 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,229 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 107,989 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,766 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,025 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 84,460 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 79,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 72,949 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 72,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,780 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,060 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,987 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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BV12 XHN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV12 XHN, 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 BV12 XHN registered?

BV12 XHN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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