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HN12 LDK

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,800 mi
Last recorded138,800 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 LDK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 138,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 124,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,508 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 115,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 108,583 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Headlight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 108,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Headlight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 103,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,940 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 83,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/4018) rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2018 73,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 61,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 52,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,388 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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HN12 LDK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red 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 HN12 LDK, 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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HN12 LDK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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