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SH05 HOY

2012 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 HOY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 78,799 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 78,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,431 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 72,431 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured 3 CRACKS ON INNER (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,517 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,228 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,541 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 56,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 53,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,818 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,719 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,727 miles

Rear tyre treads close to wear bars

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,431 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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SH05 HOY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH05 HOY, 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 SH05 HOY registered?

SH05 HOY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SH05 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 HOY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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