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NV12 HGO

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 HGO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 100,442 miles

Front bumper and underbody panels damaged but secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

underbody panels fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2025 100,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))

underbody panels fitted

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

Front bumper and underbody panels damaged but secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2024 98,347 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 83,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 78,498 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 70,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,067 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,591 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,190 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 16,404 miles

both front tyre have age cracking and are worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges and have age cracking

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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NV12 HGO 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 NV12 HGO, 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 NV12 HGO registered?

NV12 HGO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is NV12 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 HGO 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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