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GX12 VZR

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,243 mi
Last recorded124,243 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 VZR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 124,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Close to Legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,781 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 31 Oct 2023 108,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 92,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,835 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,832 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 May 2017 58,531 miles

tested in wet condition

Pass 27 May 2016 48,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,944 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 35,944 miles

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

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

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 VZR 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 78.6%.

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 VZR, 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 GX12 VZR registered?

GX12 VZR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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