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MX12 HWW

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,416 mi
Last recorded173,416 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 HWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 173,416 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 164,762 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 156,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,165 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 147,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 140,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,009 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 130,008 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 115,673 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,987 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,288 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,532 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,923 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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MX12 HWW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 MX12 HWW, 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 MX12 HWW registered?

MX12 HWW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is MX12 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX12 HWW 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.

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