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HJ12 MVD

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,356 mi
Last recorded101,356 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 MVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 101,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,333 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,114 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible Front Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,618 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,733 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 46,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MVD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJ12 MVD, 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 MVD registered?

HJ12 MVD is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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