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G13 BCE

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,065 mi
Last recorded119,065 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 BCE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 119,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 119,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 101,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,026 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 56,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below 1.6mm and has a cut to the cords 245/35R18RFT88YRE050A (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge 225/40R18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 47,434 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm with a deep cut to the inner shoulder exposing the cords 245/35R18RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge 225/40R18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,111 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,421 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,486 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 25,485 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,716 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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G13 BCE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G13 BCE, 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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G13 BCE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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