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YE12 GCU

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,684 mi
Last recorded127,684 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GCU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 127,684 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 122,159 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 115,697 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2023 110,473 miles

Front Warning for headlamp levelling device fault in instrument cluster , but all working correctly at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2022 105,786 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 96,291 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 96,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 81,453 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,802 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 50,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,361 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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YE12 GCU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE12 GCU, 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 YE12 GCU registered?

YE12 GCU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is YE12 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 GCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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