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J44 YCF

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,431 mi
Last recorded110,431 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YCF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 110,431 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 110,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,688 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 108,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 94,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,106 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 82,106 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front And Rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,590 miles

both front brake discs corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2021 64,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))

both front brake discs corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,433 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,998 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 46,689 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,200 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 May 2017 40,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

stone chips in windscreen

wiper blades smear windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,675 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,787 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 32,787 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J44 YCF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J44 YCF, 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 J44 YCF registered?

J44 YCF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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