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GU61 ZTC

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,029 mi
Last recorded169,029 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZTC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 169,029 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 169,029 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 150,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 133,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 111,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 106,380 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear seat mising

Fail 10 Dec 2020 101,097 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear seat mising

Pass 4 Dec 2019 95,220 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 73,297 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Dec 2015 43,603 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 43,584 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU61 ZTC is a 2012 BMW 120 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 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 GU61 ZTC, 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 GU61 ZTC registered?

GU61 ZTC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is GU61 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 ZTC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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