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GV12 UGN

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,600 mi
Last recorded132,600 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UGN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 132,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 123,019 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 123,013 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 111,558 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,518 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 100,518 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow and low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1,6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,762 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,367 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,365 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,605 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,839 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 UGN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

GV12 UGN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is GV12 UGN safe to buy?

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