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VN12 HVA

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,642 mi
Last recorded155,642 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HVA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 155,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 148,387 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 136,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 123,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,968 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2018 85,643 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 65,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 35 r 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 35 r 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,719 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted at nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Pass 28 May 2015 43,874 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 43,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VN12 HVA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN12 HVA, 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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VN12 HVA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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