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HG12 KSJ

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,532 mi
Last recorded157,532 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 KSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 157,532 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 137,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 114,459 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,884 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,314 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 77,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,354 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 44,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,080 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,992 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,888 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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HG12 KSJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HG12 KSJ, 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 HG12 KSJ registered?

HG12 KSJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is HG12 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 KSJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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