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GU62 HHB

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,654 mi
Last recorded104,654 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HHB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 104,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 97,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,481 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 80,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,809 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,721 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,927 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on edges and cracking in treads

offside rear tyre low on inner edge and cracking in treads

Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,126 miles

Both front tyres perishing in tread

Fail 21 Oct 2016 36,126 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,789 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,791 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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GU62 HHB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 GU62 HHB, 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.

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What year was GU62 HHB registered?

GU62 HHB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is GU62 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 HHB 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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