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GL61 HZT

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,519 mi
Last recorded61,519 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 HZT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 61,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 54,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear side light slight damage

Pass 29 Sep 2023 47,138 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,547 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight cracking to tyre treads

Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 21,631 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 21,622 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 12,381 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end has slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2018 11,863 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 11,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 11,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 10,979 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,301 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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GL61 HZT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver 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 GL61 HZT, 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

How do I check the history of GL61 HZT?

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What year was GL61 HZT registered?

GL61 HZT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is GL61 HZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 HZT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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