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HV12 LDL

2012 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,850 mi
Last recorded114,850 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 LDL
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,850 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 116,886 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 2mm on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear side lights not working on the tow bar electrical socket

Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,074 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 92,074 miles

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 85,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened excessive thermal damage to track rod/end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,229 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,229 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,867 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 76,867 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

tps warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,114 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,986 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,758 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 46,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 28,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,310 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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HV12 LDL is a 2012 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV12 LDL is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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