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GV12 JRX

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

191,572 mi
Last recorded191,572 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 JRX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 191,572 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside moisture in the lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 182,061 miles

Nearside Front Moisture in lens

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 173,320 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering rack had slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2023 161,266 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 138,319 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2021 138,279 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (wing mirror) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (wing mirror) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2020 123,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,533 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,070 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 25,847 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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GV12 JRX is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GV12 JRX, 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 GV12 JRX registered?

GV12 JRX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is GV12 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 JRX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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