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SO62 HSG

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,423 mi
Last recorded65,423 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 HSG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 65,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 59,459 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 59,459 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 54,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 51,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 38,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,229 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 29,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 25,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,853 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 22,853 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,959 miles

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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SO62 HSG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SO62 HSG, 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 SO62 HSG registered?

SO62 HSG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is SO62 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO62 HSG shows 12 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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