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HF12 MHY

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,480 mi
Last recorded57,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 MHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 57,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 56,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,292 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 50,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,700 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,244 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,013 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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HF12 MHY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HF12 MHY, 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

How do I check the history of HF12 MHY?

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What year was HF12 MHY registered?

HF12 MHY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is HF12 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF12 MHY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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