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GL12 KVA

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,581 mi
Last recorded123,581 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 KVA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 123,581 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 123,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 108,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 92,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,459 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 87,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,045 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,297 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 71,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges near bald however no cords are showing during test. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear direction indicators have very slight tinge of white light. Not to excess during test.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,768 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,306 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,394 miles

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)

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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GL12 KVA is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL12 KVA, 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 GL12 KVA registered?

GL12 KVA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is GL12 KVA safe to buy?

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