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LR12 HBG

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,079 mi
Last recorded117,079 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 HBG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 117,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,496 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,024 miles

Offside rear tyre low 3.00mm

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,030 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,573 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 58,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,513 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 51,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,035 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 34,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 34,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,104 miles

front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 26,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,104 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside fron tyre tread low on outer edge. Cords nearly exposed.

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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LR12 HBG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR12 HBG, 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 LR12 HBG registered?

LR12 HBG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LR12 HBG safe to buy?

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