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HN12 LFH

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,523 mi
Last recorded122,523 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 LFH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 122,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,758 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 114,758 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 105,572 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2024 105,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2023 94,482 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2022 84,379 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2021 76,150 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,451 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tread getting low both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,578 miles

Front TYRES GETTING LOW

Rear TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,274 miles

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/r seat belt not tested as got child seat fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,587 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 33,974 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 May 2015 28,756 miles

can not see bottom of rear springs

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 LFH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LFH, 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 HN12 LFH registered?

HN12 LFH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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