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HJ51 WEL

2018 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,409 mi
Last recorded56,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WEL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 56,409 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,851 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 152,851 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 54,443 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 144,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,719 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 46,687 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 135,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 135,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 40,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,640 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 24,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms showing one tyre low in pressure

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,292 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,594 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,465 miles

cannot fully test underbody items due to factory finishing trim

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,855 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,728 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 18,144 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,233 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 13,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HJ51 WEL is a 2018 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 HJ51 WEL, 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 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ51 WEL registered?

HJ51 WEL is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2018.

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