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L5 GAU

2012 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,576 mi
Last recorded107,576 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 GAU
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 107,576 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 107,541 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake condition (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 92,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,292 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 67,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,772 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 41,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 35,237 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,698 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,762 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,543 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted covering components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,145 miles

Undertrays fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 17,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted

engine cover fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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L5 GAU is a 2012 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L5 GAU registered?

L5 GAU is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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