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HV12 UGZ

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,090 mi
Last recorded111,090 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 UGZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 111,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Angel eye light not working, upper sidelight only working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edges,3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald,almost through to cords, only just meets legal requirements, 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges,4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald,almost through to cords, only just meets legal requirements,3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,267 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 84,645 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 84,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,079 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 81,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small amount of play ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,440 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,483 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ((BOTH)) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,224 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,478 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,506 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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HV12 UGZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red 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 HV12 UGZ, 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 HV12 UGZ registered?

HV12 UGZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HV12 UGZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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