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GB02 SKY

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,297 mi
Last recorded88,297 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB02 SKY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 88,297 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,703 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 79,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,946 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,300 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow retraction

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,518 miles

Rear registration plate loose

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,486 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 19 Jan 2016 35,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

full under trays fited

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,462 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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GB02 SKY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GB02 SKY, 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 GB02 SKY registered?

GB02 SKY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is GB02 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB02 SKY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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