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YE12 GZJ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,175 mi
Last recorded151,175 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 151,175 miles

Both sides rear discs slightly scored on inner surface

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 151,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn bald - no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 141,374 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 141,269 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,677 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 132,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 117,710 miles

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

Unable to inspect OSR seatbelt

Fail 4 Jun 2019 117,702 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Unable to inspect OSR seatbelt

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,887 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 103,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency only just achieved

Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,449 miles

Nearside Rear inside of rim has been welded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 76,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GZJ 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 57.1%.

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 YE12 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

YE12 GZJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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