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FP12 YPA

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,942 mi
Last recorded144,942 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 YPA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 144,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 141,582 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 137,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 131,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 121,081 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 120,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 110,972 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 100,401 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,651 miles

FRONT TYRES FEATHERING ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,257 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,336 miles

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

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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FP12 YPA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP12 YPA, 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 FP12 YPA registered?

FP12 YPA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is FP12 YPA safe to buy?

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