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YE12 HLN

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,334 mi
Last recorded113,334 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HLN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 113,334 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower fuel tank sheet corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 113,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower fuel tank sheet corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 107,109 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 101,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp light intensity severely reduced

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 101,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp light intensity severely reduced

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,627 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,132 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 78,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,645 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 73,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,819 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 59,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake imbalanced

Fail 29 May 2018 59,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake imbalanced

Pass 25 May 2017 47,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2017 47,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 39,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 30,703 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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YE12 HLN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE12 HLN, 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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YE12 HLN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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