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SR10 GEE

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,064 mi
Last recorded157,064 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR10 GEE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 157,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 150,770 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 145,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 120,740 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 120,740 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 109,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 74,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,134 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 53,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 39,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE DELAMINATING (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,459 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 30,459 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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SR10 GEE 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 68.8%.

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 SR10 GEE, 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 SR10 GEE registered?

SR10 GEE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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