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FL12 YHH

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 YHH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,564 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 100,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 93,703 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 93,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,564 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 84,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,466 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 67,875 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 67,875 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,845 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 62,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,039 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,481 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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FL12 YHH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL12 YHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL12 YHH registered?

FL12 YHH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is FL12 YHH safe to buy?

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