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MF62 GEK

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,654 mi
Last recorded68,654 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 GEK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,654 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Oct 2018 68,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2017 61,574 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,894 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,785 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 45,785 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 41,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,940 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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MF62 GEK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF62 GEK, 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 MF62 GEK registered?

MF62 GEK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is MF62 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 GEK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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