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SH12 VXU

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,353 mi
Last recorded147,353 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 147,353 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 139,361 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 127,606 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 120,956 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 107,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,596 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,861 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges

Rear tyres are worn down to 2mm & inner sidewalls are splitting slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,573 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 75,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 60,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2015 51,886 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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SH12 VXU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SH12 VXU, 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 SH12 VXU registered?

SH12 VXU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is SH12 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 VXU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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