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F21 HDC

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,531 mi
Last recorded84,531 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 HDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 84,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 71,438 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,998 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,562 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 48,562 miles

Central Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,508 miles

engine covers & undertrays

Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,713 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,600 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,029 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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F21 HDC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F21 HDC, 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 F21 HDC registered?

F21 HDC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is F21 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 HDC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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