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GJ12 HWB

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 135,487 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2024 133,058 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 121,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,337 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 49,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,101 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2018 64,101 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front+rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,556 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,697 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,578 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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GJ12 HWB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GJ12 HWB, 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 GJ12 HWB registered?

GJ12 HWB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is GJ12 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 HWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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