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GJ62 OWR

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,812 mi
Last recorded98,812 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 OWR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 88,429 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,821 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 59,993 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 56,190 miles

Central Front under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 51,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,882 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,839 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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GJ62 OWR is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ62 OWR, 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 GJ62 OWR registered?

GJ62 OWR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is GJ62 OWR safe to buy?

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