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T12 HRC

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,704 mi
Last recorded32,704 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 HRC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 32,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 32,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 19,368 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 8,633 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 8,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs in this condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres in this condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 8,208 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface rust advise car be driven to clean this off.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres in this condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 8,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 8,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 7,814 miles

all 4 tyres in poor condition.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,679 miles

both front tyres in poor condition advise these be replaced.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 7,679 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres in poor condition advise these be replaced.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 6,952 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 3,315 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 3,315 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 3,059 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 2,378 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 1,793 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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T12 HRC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 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 T12 HRC, 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 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T12 HRC registered?

T12 HRC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is T12 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T12 HRC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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