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BG12 GJK

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,645 mi
Last recorded69,645 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 GJK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,645 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 69,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 62,469 miles

Adaptive headlight fault

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 57,918 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 54,695 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 50,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,337 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 21,036 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 21,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2017 14,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 8,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 4,722 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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BG12 GJK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG12 GJK, 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 BG12 GJK registered?

BG12 GJK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is BG12 GJK safe to buy?

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