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EN61 HWA

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,912 mi
Last recorded83,912 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 HWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 83,912 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2025 82,041 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 8 May 2025 82,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 16 May 2024 79,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 79,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,012 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 79,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,764 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 73,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 73,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 57,978 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 55,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator defective (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamps needs adjusting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 55,452 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 53,252 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 50,046 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,421 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EN61 HWA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN61 HWA, 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 EN61 HWA registered?

EN61 HWA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is EN61 HWA safe to buy?

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