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XX04 HEL

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,429 mi
Last recorded75,429 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 HEL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 75,429 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 71,945 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 71,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 67,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,010 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 62,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,582 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s front tyres have slight wear on edges

under trays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s front tyres have slight wear on edges

under trays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,109 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s rear bump stops have slight damage

o/s & n/s rear tyres have slight wear on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s front bump stops have slight damage

under trays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,398 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished in the base of the tread.

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing low

o/s and n/s front tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,284 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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XX04 HEL is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XX04 HEL, 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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XX04 HEL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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