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DE12 PYH

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,060 mi
Last recorded111,060 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 PYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 111,060 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,772 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 77,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,613 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 71,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,596 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 50,309 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,320 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 17,452 miles

Emissions too low to detect

Pass 3 Aug 2015 9,605 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 9,073 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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DE12 PYH 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 DE12 PYH, 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 DE12 PYH registered?

DE12 PYH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DE12 PYH safe to buy?

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