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LF12 YZJ

2012 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,015 mi
Last recorded87,015 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 YZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 87,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 72,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 67,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 64,361 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 64,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 48,773 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 33,849 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 33,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 23,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 13,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 8,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 7,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 4,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 2,139 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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LF12 YZJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF12 YZJ, 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 LF12 YZJ registered?

LF12 YZJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is LF12 YZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 YZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF12 YZJ have outstanding finance?

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