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H17 NDV

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 NDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front,inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 82,412 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 82,412 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,731 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 53,700 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 53,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 35,193 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 19,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,243 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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H17 NDV 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 84.6%.

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 H17 NDV, 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 H17 NDV registered?

H17 NDV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is H17 NDV safe to buy?

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