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GJ12 ZSN

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,458 mi
Last recorded140,458 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 ZSN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 140,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 128,840 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 122,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 122,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 110,203 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 110,203 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 96,302 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,153 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,900 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 67,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,448 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,978 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZSN is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

GJ12 ZSN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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