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HJ12 KNA

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,939 mi
Last recorded112,939 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 KNA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 112,939 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 112,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 103,027 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,609 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 98,598 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 93,669 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 86,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 79,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 74,748 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 74,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,581 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 66,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,577 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split on ends

Fail 20 Feb 2015 38,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear wiper split on ends

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 KNA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ12 KNA, 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 HJ12 KNA registered?

HJ12 KNA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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