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FG12 YSX

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,294 mi
Last recorded193,294 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 YSX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 193,294 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside regestration bulb

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 193,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside regestration bulb

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 173,587 miles

Coolant leak ()

Handbrake travel more than expected but reserve travel present

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Daytime light inoperative

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 164,889 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 164,889 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 152,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 143,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 111,894 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 103,829 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 95,155 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 82,287 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,287 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,172 miles

offside brake caliper slightly binding

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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FG12 YSX 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 FG12 YSX, 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 FG12 YSX registered?

FG12 YSX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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