CarVerify

Free Car Check

LD12 HWM

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,479 mi
Last recorded55,479 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 HWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 55,479 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 45,396 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 42,310 miles

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 38,235 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 May 2022 38,231 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))

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 May 2021 29,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2020 24,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 20,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer deep cut in tyre wall

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,010 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 16,010 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 13,351 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 9,907 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LD12 HWM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 LD12 HWM, 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

How do I check the history of LD12 HWM?

You can check the full history of LD12 HWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LD12 HWM registered?

LD12 HWM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LD12 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 HWM 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.

Does LD12 HWM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LD12 HWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.