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B15 GBW

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,955 mi
Last recorded132,955 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 GBW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 132,955 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 106,045 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2025 105,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2024 95,185 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 95,156 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear mounting bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,822 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 74,672 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,395 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,734 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,197 miles

nsf tyre worn inner and outer

Pass 25 May 2016 30,242 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,951 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 19,951 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside 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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B15 GBW is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B15 GBW, 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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B15 GBW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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