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OE12 YGM

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,951 mi
Last recorded169,951 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 YGM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 169,951 miles

Crack in windscreen, not in drivers field of vision.

Pass 25 Jan 2024 150,987 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 150,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 136,541 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread extensively dirty (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 27 Jan 2023 136,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread extensively dirty (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 29 Jan 2022 120,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 29 Jan 2022 120,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,279 miles

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

brake light control malfunction indicating on dash, upon checking brake lights, all are working.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,552 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 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,321 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,997 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,832 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,730 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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OE12 YGM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OE12 YGM, 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 OE12 YGM registered?

OE12 YGM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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