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GL12 NYM

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,068 mi
Last recorded114,068 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 NYM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 114,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 101,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,063 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Free play detected at rack.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,060 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Free play detected at rack.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,430 miles

Both front tyres on 3-4mm of tread

Both rear tyres on 2-3mm of tread

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Several minor stone chips across the windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 12,551 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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GL12 NYM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 GL12 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

GL12 NYM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is GL12 NYM safe to buy?

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