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A12 YMB

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,036 mi
Last recorded83,036 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YMB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 83,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To the front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To the front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to legal limit of 1.5mm pad thickness replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 79,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 76,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 69,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,530 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 66,420 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 61,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,268 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 55,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,617 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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A12 YMB is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 56,516 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 A12 YMB, 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 11 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 YMB registered?

A12 YMB is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2015.

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