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MV12 HUZ

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,445 mi
Last recorded111,445 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 HUZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 111,445 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,573 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,479 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 85,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 76,562 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 66,733 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,845 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 48,845 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 May 2017 38,988 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3 mm, 225/45/17 rsc (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

Fail 4 May 2017 38,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 434 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3 mm, 225/45/17 rsc (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,061 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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MV12 HUZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MV12 HUZ, 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 MV12 HUZ registered?

MV12 HUZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is MV12 HUZ safe to buy?

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