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PK12 GZF

2012 BMW 320

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,981 mi
Last recorded102,981 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 GZF
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 102,981 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join - clamp cracking/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 102,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join - clamp cracking/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 93,760 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,642 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,431 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,134 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 74,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 68,456 miles

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

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

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 17 Jun 2020 64,477 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,665 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 59,665 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,127 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 53,127 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,283 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,777 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,947 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PK12 GZF is a 2012 BMW 320 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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PK12 GZF is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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