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HN12 ZVO

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ZVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 83,572 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 81,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush - Close to failure criteria. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge and approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Jan 2025 81,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush - Close to failure criteria. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge and approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear transmission differential seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft differential oil seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 68,708 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft differential oil seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 59,868 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

front windscreen wipers poor

Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 43,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,476 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZVO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVO, 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 HN12 ZVO registered?

HN12 ZVO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is HN12 ZVO safe to buy?

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