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HJ12 WHP

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,072 mi
Last recorded84,072 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 WHP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 84,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,855 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 79,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,105 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 68,105 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,680 miles

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

front and rear brake disc lipped

Fail 6 Jun 2019 55,680 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))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front and rear brake disc lipped

Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,827 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 48,827 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,179 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,420 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 35,308 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,084 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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HJ12 WHP is a 2012 BMW 123 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 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 65,964 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 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ12 WHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ12 WHP registered?

HJ12 WHP is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is HJ12 WHP safe to buy?

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