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HK12 LYW

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,965 mi
Last recorded62,965 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 LYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,965 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 60,778 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 60,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,067 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 59,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,270 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2022 57,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Nail in tyre **SCREW in tyre*** ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 55,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,280 miles

advise slight front tyre edge wear

Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace brake pads very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm replace soon 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace brake pads very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm middle tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 38,413 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 32,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HK12 LYW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK12 LYW, 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 HK12 LYW registered?

HK12 LYW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is HK12 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 LYW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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