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GU12 GGK

2012 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,451 mi
Last recorded128,451 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 GGK
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 128,451 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 124,408 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 124,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 120,535 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 120,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 116,259 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 113,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure inner lamp (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 109,331 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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,771 miles

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed smoke emissions advised limit: 0.57K m-1

Offside Rear Brake pad wear wire insecure from new brake pad - advise re-secure wear indicator to pad to allow intended function

Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,153 miles

OIL CHANGE & VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYED AS OVERDUE & BRAKE FLUID REQ'S REPLACE SOON MESSAGE ALSO ON VEHICLE DISPLAY

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of axle close to minimum limit yet on board display not flagging replacement due?! Advise replace rear pads & re-set pad life mileage. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SAFETY RECALL OUTSTANDING LISTED ON THIS VEHICLE AT TIME OF TEST. CONTACT A BMW DEALERSHIP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION IF REQUIRED (see attached paperwork)

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise replace ASAP (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre bad on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,756 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 69,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,035 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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GU12 GGK is a 2012 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU12 GGK registered?

GU12 GGK is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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