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PE12 GJF

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 GJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 104,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion within all prescribed areas under the vehicle

Pass 9 May 2025 97,325 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 97,325 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,556 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,149 miles

tpms light on

Pass 10 Dec 2021 84,768 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 84,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 72,614 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 72,612 miles

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 Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,231 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 65,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 52,324 miles

Both front tyres wearing

Pass 17 May 2016 38,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,594 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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PE12 GJF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE12 GJF, 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 PE12 GJF registered?

PE12 GJF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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