MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
undertrays fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
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SW12 GCV is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 SW12 GCV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SW12 GCV?
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What year was SW12 GCV registered?
SW12 GCV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2012.
Is SW12 GCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW12 GCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SW12 GCV have outstanding finance?
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