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GU12 DBO

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,040 mi
Last recorded90,040 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 DBO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 90,040 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

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

Steering noisy from lock to lock

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

Washer weak but still clearing windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,953 miles

Steering noisy from lock to lock

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,712 miles

Noise from steering when turning lock to lock, unable to find cause

Fail 16 Nov 2023 79,647 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Noise from steering when turning lock to lock, unable to find cause

Pass 19 Nov 2022 75,888 miles

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

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

steering system noisy on lock to lock

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2019 62,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 58,283 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 52,763 miles

undercovers and engine covers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Fail 30 Sep 2017 52,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

undercovers and engine covers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Pass 24 Sep 2016 42,757 miles

n/s o/s fornt tyres inner and outer edges low too low

Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,910 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 33,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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GU12 DBO 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 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 GU12 DBO, 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 GU12 DBO registered?

GU12 DBO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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