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G20 XTN

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,503 mi
Last recorded72,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 XTN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 72,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 68,519 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,434 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 68,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,990 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 66,990 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,863 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,387 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 58,387 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,683 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 XTN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

G20 XTN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is G20 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 XTN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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