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HG12 XWZ

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,924 mi
Last recorded139,924 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 XWZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 139,924 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 139,902 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 139,897 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 139,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 139,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,471 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 127,337 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,978 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,396 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 107,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,505 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,871 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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HG12 XWZ is a 2012 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 65,964 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 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG12 XWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG12 XWZ registered?

HG12 XWZ is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is HG12 XWZ safe to buy?

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