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SW12 GZU

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,966 mi
Last recorded52,966 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GZU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 52,966 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 52,965 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Light is on !!! (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 49,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 45,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 41,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 37,922 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected offside rear brake caliper seized (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,938 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 59,938 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring loose (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 36,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge 215/40/18

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 33,845 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 33,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 32,189 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 22,049 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 22,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 8,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,714 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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SW12 GZU is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW12 GZU, 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

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What year was SW12 GZU registered?

SW12 GZU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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