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GK12 YPA

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,850 mi
Last recorded104,850 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YPA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 104,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 92,024 miles

rear handbrake at 16% adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 5 Nov 2022 85,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,939 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 79,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,434 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 60,434 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,817 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,660 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 YPA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

GK12 YPA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is GK12 YPA safe to buy?

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