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GY12 FLJ

2012 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,775 mi
Last recorded105,775 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 FLJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 105,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 100,798 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion and flaking to rear sub frame / all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody coverings fitted front to back of vehicle unable to view components behind them

Fail 15 Apr 2025 100,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion and flaking to rear sub frame / all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody coverings fitted front to back of vehicle unable to view components behind them

Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,420 miles

Front to back underbody covers fitted as standard

Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,445 miles

Underbody covers fitted as standard

Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 74,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 66,729 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 66,729 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim very low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 56,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 38,760 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 38,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 27,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

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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GY12 FLJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Orange 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 GY12 FLJ, 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 GY12 FLJ registered?

GY12 FLJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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