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HJ12 KHT

2012 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,282 mi
Last recorded152,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 KHT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 152,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 150,090 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 147,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 145,074 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 145,074 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 142,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 140,756 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2020 136,978 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 127,631 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,299 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,420 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 95,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,439 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HJ12 KHT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ12 KHT, 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 HJ12 KHT registered?

HJ12 KHT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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