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GX62 LMK

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,462 mi
Last recorded150,462 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX62 LMK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 150,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bump stops perished and damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2025 150,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bump stops perished and damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2025 131,419 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 131,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 116,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 97,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,004 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 4 Jan 2022 80,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 48,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,753 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,761 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,173 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,130 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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GX62 LMK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX62 LMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX62 LMK registered?

GX62 LMK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GX62 LMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX62 LMK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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