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GY12 ZPB

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,705 mi
Last recorded159,705 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 ZPB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 159,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 152,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 145,915 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 143,495 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 142,072 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,823 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 133,010 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 133,009 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,413 miles

Front PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 95,358 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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GY12 ZPB is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPB, 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 GY12 ZPB registered?

GY12 ZPB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GY12 ZPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 ZPB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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