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HE11 ELP

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,001 mi
Last recorded124,001 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE11 ELP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 124,001 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 123,952 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 115,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 110,306 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2024 110,306 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2023 105,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,743 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 84,824 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,637 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,593 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

Cuts In N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall, Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 56,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked Inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked Inner 2 (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

Cuts In N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall, Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,727 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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HE11 ELP is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HE11 ELP, 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 HE11 ELP registered?

HE11 ELP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is HE11 ELP safe to buy?

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