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GF12 HSU

2012 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,287 mi
Last recorded102,287 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HSU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 102,287 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 102,247 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,429 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,396 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle missing

Fail 13 Oct 2022 93,395 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle missing

Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,276 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,215 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,477 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,635 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,093 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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GF12 HSU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF12 HSU, 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 GF12 HSU registered?

GF12 HSU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is GF12 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 HSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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