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HG61 NGN

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,347 mi
Last recorded123,347 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 NGN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 123,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

water in o/s headlamp

Fail 8 Jan 2025 123,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

water in o/s headlamp

Pass 10 Jan 2024 114,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 114,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,499 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 83,859 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 83,859 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,698 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,362 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,562 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 51,040 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,644 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,752 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,008 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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HG61 NGN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HG61 NGN, 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 HG61 NGN registered?

HG61 NGN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is HG61 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 NGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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