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H7 LVL

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,434 mi
Last recorded101,434 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 LVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 101,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 96,691 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 96,680 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components from view

Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,193 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,293 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/40/18 99y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover&under tray fitted

engine cover&under tray fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/40/18 99y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover&under tray fitted

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,789 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,665 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 36,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,804 miles

Emissions tested no reading recorded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,363 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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H7 LVL is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 H7 LVL, 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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H7 LVL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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