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GK12 XTR

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,496 mi
Last recorded121,496 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XTR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 121,496 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 121,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 112,048 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 92,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,022 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,149 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,469 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,913 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,417 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 XTR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GK12 XTR, 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 GK12 XTR registered?

GK12 XTR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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