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MJ12 YTU

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,501 mi
Last recorded105,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 YTU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 105,501 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,385 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 92,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front, pipe was disconnected. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped/damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower arm bushes cracked/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,471 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre tread depth slightly low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen damaged in zone "A" but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 85,468 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre tread depth slightly low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen damaged in zone "A" but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and slight kerb damage

Nearside Rear tyre slight kerb damage

handbrake made 16%

service light on

Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,026 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight dampness starting on both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,320 miles

both nearside tyres low on tread

Fail 16 Jul 2021 63,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

both nearside tyres low on tread

front disc lipped and pads low

tpm light on front offside tyre soft

Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 51,984 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 51,984 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 46,496 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

oil leaks

wipers smearing

Fail 8 May 2018 46,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

oil leaks

wipers smearing

Pass 3 May 2017 40,122 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 27,773 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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MJ12 YTU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ12 YTU, 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 MJ12 YTU registered?

MJ12 YTU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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