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HF12 LBY

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,734 mi
Last recorded104,734 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 LBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,949 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 96,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,621 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,885 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,799 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,720 miles

Rear Brake discs are lipped on both sides

Fail 20 Aug 2020 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake discs are lipped on both sides

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,597 miles

Front inner disc rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2017 47,574 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front inner disc rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,838 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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HF12 LBY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red 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 HF12 LBY, 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 HF12 LBY registered?

HF12 LBY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is HF12 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF12 LBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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