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GV61 KYT

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,500 mi
Last recorded146,500 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 KYT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 146,500 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 146,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2024 137,680 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,035 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 114,911 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 114,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,665 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 80,621 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 80,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 60,898 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 60,898 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace as soon as possible........ (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,025 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2016 23,025 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 15,892 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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GV61 KYT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV61 KYT, 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 GV61 KYT registered?

GV61 KYT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is GV61 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 KYT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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