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GU12 GGX

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,966 mi
Last recorded110,966 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 GGX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 101,425 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 96,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,158 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 61,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 42,666 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 29,275 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 28,821 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,770 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,765 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,680 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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GU12 GGX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GGX, 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 GGX registered?

GU12 GGX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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