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GK12 CRU

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,784 mi
Last recorded63,784 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 CRU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 63,784 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 53,051 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 45,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 37,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,265 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 35,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 33,217 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 30,373 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,813 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,981 miles

Front Tyres are cracking

Front Tyres are worn more on the outer edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyres are cracking

Rear Tyres are worn close to the wear bars

Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,880 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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GK12 CRU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GK12 CRU, 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 GK12 CRU registered?

GK12 CRU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is GK12 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 CRU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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