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G12 AVC

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,825 mi
Last recorded118,825 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 AVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion setting in. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting and perished. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Small chip in windscreen.

Fail 22 Apr 2026 118,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion setting in. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting and perished. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 28 Apr 2025 110,959 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 73,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 73,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 51,018 miles

Front bumper slightly damage

Fail 10 Sep 2020 50,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper slightly damage

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,153 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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G12 AVC is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 51,309 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 G12 AVC, 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 10 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G12 AVC registered?

G12 AVC is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is G12 AVC safe to buy?

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