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HJ12 XHL

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,304 mi
Last recorded113,304 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 113,304 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 113,304 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 106,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 98,689 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 98,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,521 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 92,521 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack O/S/F lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,112 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack O/S/F lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 64,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,686 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 36,604 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,502 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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 XHL 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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

HJ12 XHL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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