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GV12 OWB

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,254 mi
Last recorded74,254 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 74,254 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,551 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 62,905 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 62,905 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 46,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 43,479 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 39,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,000 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer edge cracked / perished all the way round. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread unevenly worn out in the middle @ 2mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside rear pads are low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 24,579 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,309 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 18,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 15,208 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 OWB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 GV12 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

GV12 OWB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is GV12 OWB safe to buy?

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