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BJ12 HDN

2012 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,101 mi
Last recorded164,101 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HDN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 164,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 161,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 156,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower front bottom arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 153,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH ON FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 153,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH ON FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 146,231 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 20 Aug 2021 146,231 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 134,579 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 69,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 18,386 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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BJ12 HDN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ12 HDN, 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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What year was BJ12 HDN registered?

BJ12 HDN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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