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MJ12 GPZ

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,612 mi
Last recorded131,612 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 GPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 131,612 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 131,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 124,561 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 124,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 115,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

covers on underside stopping a 100% inspection

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Mar 2024 115,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

covers on underside stopping a 100% inspection

hand brake only just passed brake test

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,973 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 98,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 86,953 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 75,939 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 75,928 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,413 miles

slight damage on front bumper

Fail 27 Jan 2020 66,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight damage on front bumper

Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,791 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 56,791 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS AND OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,675 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,039 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2016 31,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2016 31,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MJ12 GPZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ12 GPZ, 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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MJ12 GPZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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