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LL62 HWB

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,165 mi
Last recorded120,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 HWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 120,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 109,565 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 109,565 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,608 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,097 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2023 100,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 92,130 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on both sides ( 225/45/17 ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,151 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre none run flat type

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,791 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2017 80,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 80,464 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 260/120kg (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,843 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 77,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,627 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 75,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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LL62 HWB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL62 HWB, 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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LL62 HWB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2012.

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