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GX12 JBY

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,007 mi
Last recorded130,007 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 JBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 130,007 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all brake pads close to the limit

Fail 3 Apr 2025 129,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 114,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 114,552 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 104,703 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 104,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 92,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 66,088 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Stone chip windscreen.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,733 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,401 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 26,026 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 26,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 20,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 15,339 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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GX12 JBY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 GX12 JBY, 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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GX12 JBY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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