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HW12 JVD

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,037 mi
Last recorded109,037 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 109,037 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 106,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 103,838 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2024 103,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2023 100,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,991 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 83,196 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 76,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,003 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,559 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 70,559 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,083 miles

Nearside Rear tread depth 3.75

Offside Rear tread depth 2.5mm on the outer edge

Rear tyres have slight cracking within the tread pattern

Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,554 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 12,341 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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HW12 JVD is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HW12 JVD, 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 HW12 JVD registered?

HW12 JVD is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is HW12 JVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 JVD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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