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ST12 HHO

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,031 mi
Last recorded128,031 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 HHO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 128,031 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 127,942 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured OUTER RIM CRACKED & EXCESSIVELY DISTORTED (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 119,170 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 112,426 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 104,999 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,156 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,148 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 90,788 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 90,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 85,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 80,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,402 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to test

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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ST12 HHO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST12 HHO, 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 ST12 HHO registered?

ST12 HHO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is ST12 HHO safe to buy?

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