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PE12 GKC

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,202 mi
Last recorded139,202 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 GKC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 139,202 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 139,202 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 136,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 125,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 118,386 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,849 miles

Front Both Front Suspension Gaiters Perishing

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

Rear Both Rear Bump Stops Perished

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 114,849 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side Light Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both Front Suspension Gaiters Perishing

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

Rear Both Rear Bump Stops Perished

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,977 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 105,961 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim cracked

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 97,482 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 731,120 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired missing brake spring (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 73,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge budget 215/40/18 should be a runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/35/18 bridgestone runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear caliper spring clip missing

Fail 4 Feb 2019 73,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge budget 215/40/18 should be a runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/35/18 bridgestone runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear caliper spring clip missing

non runflat tyres fitted to the front

Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,853 miles

Engine cover

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Undertray fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 55,853 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,077 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured cant repair

Pass 22 May 2015 21,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slightly damaged

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 GKC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GKC, 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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PE12 GKC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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