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HJ12 VXB

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,432 mi
Last recorded49,432 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VXB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 49,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,526 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 47,521 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 46,196 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 46,196 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,579 miles

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 24 Jun 2021 43,409 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 43,408 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 42,104 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 42,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 38,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 52,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 28,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 21,075 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,530 miles

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 VXB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

HJ12 VXB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is HJ12 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 VXB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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