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NL12 YWB

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,849 mi
Last recorded66,849 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,849 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 66,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 65,199 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 65,199 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Mar 2024 64,195 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 64,195 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,091 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 63,091 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 61,607 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 61,073 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,727 miles

both headlight beam images poor

headlights tinted

rear discs corroded

rear lights tinted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,993 miles

rear lights tinted

headlights tinted

nearside front disc corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 49,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements could be mistaken (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

headlights tinted

nearside front disc corroded

rear lights tinted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,074 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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NL12 YWB is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 NL12 YWB, 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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NL12 YWB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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