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SM12 HHU

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,071 mi
Last recorded130,071 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 HHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 130,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2024 119,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 119,451 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 112,615 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 112,594 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,948 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,146 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,828 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disc corrosion

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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SM12 HHU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SM12 HHU, 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 SM12 HHU registered?

SM12 HHU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is SM12 HHU safe to buy?

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