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G20 TAS

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,568 mi
Last recorded95,568 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 TAS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,568 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

front and rear suspension components corroded

unable to check rear(3rd row)seat belts

Pass 24 Jan 2025 90,557 miles

2nd Line Rear Seatbelts Not Tested, Seats Not in Use

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Knotchy/Rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has Oil Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Edge Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 90,551 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

2nd Line Rear Seatbelts Not Tested, Seats Not in Use

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Knotchy/Rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has Oil Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Edge Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 89,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,809 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 86,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Fail 25 Jan 2022 82,300 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,373 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 66,678 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 59,097 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 59,097 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre Bald On Inner Edge

Rear Both Rear Tyres Age Cracked

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,248 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,520 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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G20 TAS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G20 TAS, 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 G20 TAS registered?

G20 TAS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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