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GK12 YPZ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,611 mi
Last recorded118,611 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 118,611 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 118,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 108,710 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 99,178 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 7 Mar 2022 91,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 82,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 73,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,823 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 63,823 miles

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

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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obstructing view

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,704 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Mar 2017 46,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,897 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YPZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YPZ, 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 YPZ registered?

GK12 YPZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for GK12 YPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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