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LT12 YVF

2012 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,453 mi
Last recorded153,453 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 YVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 153,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 149,513 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 149,503 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 143,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 138,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 133,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,877 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 112,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 98,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 83,376 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 31 May 2016 67,925 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 54,457 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LT12 YVF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LT12 YVF, 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 LT12 YVF registered?

LT12 YVF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is LT12 YVF safe to buy?

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