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EK12 GCX

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,800 mi
Last recorded164,800 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 GCX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 164,800 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 161,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 161,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 157,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 151,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 146,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 142,188 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 138,735 miles

Undercarriage Covers Fitted. Running The Length Of The Vehicle Restricting Visual Inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2020 138,704 miles

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

Undercarriage Covers Fitted. Running The Length Of The Vehicle Restricting Visual Inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2019 130,560 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 130,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 120,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 110,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,036 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,309 miles

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

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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EK12 GCX is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK12 GCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 GCX registered?

EK12 GCX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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