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A55 HBY

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,197 mi
Last recorded100,197 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA55 HBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 100,197 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 100,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 86,192 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,801 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,283 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 69,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,769 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,012 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 58,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,082 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front and rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front and rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,672 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,397 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 19,397 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 19,054 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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A55 HBY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A55 HBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A55 HBY registered?

A55 HBY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is A55 HBY safe to buy?

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